Rick Hillier
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.
Rick Hillier | |
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General Hillier in 2005 | |
| 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 |
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.
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