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Prime Minister extends Chief of the Defence Staff appointment
April 07, 2004
Ottawa, Ontario
NEWS RELEASE
Prime Minister Paul Martin today announced that the appointment of General Raymond Henault, Chief of the Defence Staff, has been extended for one year. General Henault was first appointed to the position on June 28, 2001 and has since served with great distinction. His experience and expertise will be invaluable as the Government of Canada conducts the international policy review.
Biographical notes are attached.
GENERAL RAYMOND ROLAND HENAULT, CMM, CD
Date of Birth: April 1949
Education:
National Defence College Course No. XLVII in Kingston, Ontario
French Air Force Staff College (École supérieure de Guerre Aérienne)
Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba
Professional Experience:
2001-
Chief of the Defence Staff
1998-2001
Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff
1997-1998
Acting Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff then Assistant Chief of the Air Staff
1995-1996
Chief of Staff Operations, (Air Command Headquarters) then Chief of Staff J3/Director-General, Military Plans and Operations, National Defence Headquarters.
1994-1995
Commander, 10 Tactical Air Group (10 TAG), (St-Hubert)
1992-1993
Deputy Commander, 10 Tactical Air Group, (St-Hubert)
1990-1992
Base Commander, (Portage la Prairie)
1987-1989
Commanding Officer, 444 (CA) Tactical Helicopter Squadron, (Lahr, Germany)
1985-1987
Responsibility for Doctrine and International Programmes, Directorate of Land Aviation then Project Director, Canadian Forces Light Helicopter Project, National Defence Headquarters
1981-1984
Twin Huey Flight Commander, 430e Escadron tactique d'hélicoptères (Valcartier)
1970-1980
Various positions in the Air Force
1968-1970
Joined the Canadian Forces and underwent pilot training
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