Kevin Vickers
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Kevin Michael Vickers ONB SC (born September 29, 1956) is a Canadian politician, former diplomat, and retired police officer. He served as the leader of the New Brunswick Liberal Association from 2019 to 2020, a retired Canadian diplomat, former Sergeant at Arms and former Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer.[1] He was the Canadian Ambassador to Ireland from 2015 until 2019[2][3] and the ninth[4] Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Commons of Canada from 2006 to 2015.
Kevin Vickers | |
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Leader of the New Brunswick Liberal Association | |
In office April 24, 2019 – September 14, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Denis Landry (interim) |
Succeeded by | Roger Melanson (interim) |
29th Canadian Ambassador to Ireland | |
In office January 19, 2015 – March 2, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Loyola Hearn |
Succeeded by | Suzanne Drisdelle (Chargé d’Affaires ad interim) |
9th Sergeant-at-Arms of the Canadian House of Commons | |
In office September 1, 2006 – January 10, 2015 | |
Clerk | Audrey O'Brien |
Preceded by | Maurice Gaston Cloutier |
Succeeded by | Pat McDonell (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Kevin Michael Vickers (1956-09-29) September 29, 1956 (age 67) Chatham, New Brunswick |
Nationality | Canadian |
Political party | Liberal (Provincial) |
Parent(s) | William James Vickers Monica Margaret Vickers (née Kingston) |
Occupation | Police officer, diplomat, politician |
Police career | |
Department | Royal Canadian Mounted Police |
Service years | 1976–2005 |
Status | Retired |
Rank | Chief Superintendent |
Vickers participated in ending the October 22, 2014, shootings at Parliament Hill alongside RCMP Constable Curtis Barrett when they both returned heavy fire at gunman Zehaf-Bibeau.[5][6][7] Minutes earlier, Zehaf-Bibeau had killed Corporal Nathan Cirillo, a soldier, at the Canadian National War Memorial and shot a constable at the Peace Tower entrance.[8] For his actions Vickers has been called a hero by the Prime Minister, Ministers of the Crown,[9] the Leader of the Opposition,[10] and Canadian and international media.[11] Barrett's contribution was largely ignored.[12] On February 8, 2016, Vickers was presented with the Star of Courage along with six others involved in bringing the incident under control. Eight others were awarded the Medal of Bravery.[13]
Prior to his role in Parliament, Vickers served in the RCMP for 29 years, rising to the rank of Chief Superintendent.