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
Rick J. HillierOC 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.
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]
^"Ontario taps former head of Canadian military to lead COVID-19 vaccine distribution task force". Toronto. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
^"'I think I am going to put a ball and a chain around his ankle to keep him:' Hillier set to depart March 31". CP24. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
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