Rick Hillier
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Rick J. Hillier OC CMM ONL MSC CD (born June 30, 1955) is a retired Canadian Forces general, who served as the chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) from 4 February 2005 to 1 July 2008. He previously served as the chief of the Land Staff from 30 May 2003 until his promotion to CDS.
Quick Facts Chief of the Defence Staff, Preceded by ...
Rick Hillier | |
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Chief of the Defence Staff | |
In office February 4, 2005 – July 1, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Ray Henault |
Succeeded by | Walter Natynczyk |
Chief of the Land Staff | |
In office May 30, 2003 – February 4, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Mike Jeffery |
Succeeded by | Marc Caron |
Chair of the Ontario COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force | |
In office November 23, 2020 – March 31, 2021 | |
Premier | Doug Ford |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Homer Tien |
Chancellor of the Memorial University of Newfoundland | |
In office July 3, 2008 – 2012 | |
Preceded by | John Crosbie |
Succeeded by | Susan Knight |
Personal details | |
Born | 1955 (age 68–69) Campbellton, Newfoundland |
Alma mater | Memorial University of Newfoundland (BSc) |
Occupation | Military officer, public speaker |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Canada |
Branch/service | Land Force Command |
Years of service | 1973–2008 |
Rank | General |
Commands | Multi-National Division (South-West), ISAF, Chief of the Land Staff, Chief of the Defence Staff |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Awards | Commander of the Order of Military Merit Meritorious Service Cross Canadian Forces' Decoration |
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From 23 November 2020 to 31 March 2021, Hillier oversaw the province of Ontario's vaccination task-force in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario.[1][2]