Arun Thangaraj
Arun Thangaraj is a deputy transport minister in Canada, responsible for overseeing policy briefings and communications between the federal government and transportation organizations. He came into the spotlight due to an email exchange with BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez regarding the controversial purchase of ferries from a Chinese state-owned shipyard, which faced criticism from various political figures, including former Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland.
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Deputy minister Arun Thangaraj informed staff about the department's aim to cut 600 jobs.
Transport Canada aims to eliminate 600 jobs, deputy minister says in e-mail to staff
Canada· 2026-01-20
Arun Thangaraj was the deputy minister involved in the discussions regarding BC Ferries.
Freeland called to testify again on BC Ferries deal after e-mails show Transport knew in advanceCanada· 2025-09-18
Arun Thangaraj is the deputy transport minister involved in the correspondence regarding the BC Ferries purchase.
BC Ferries deal raised with Transport Canada weeks before Freeland’s criticism, e-mails showCanada· 2025-09-18