PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES NEW
May 22, 2001 Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced that Lieutenant-General Raymond Henault, currently Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff, has been promoted to the rank of General and appointed Chief of the Defence Staff, effective June 28, 2001.Lieutenant-General Henault was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and graduated from St-Jean Baptiste Collegiate in 1967. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba. He joined the Canadian Forces in 1968 and has held progressively more senior positions, particularly in the Air Force, since that time, including Commander 10 Tactical Air Group in St-Hubert; Chief of Staff Operations, Air Command Headquarters; and Chief of Staff for Joint Operations; then Assistant Chief of the Air Staff at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa. In his current role as Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant-General Henault is responsible for running all contingency operations inside and outside Canada. The Prime Minister took the opportunity to thank General Baril for his dedication and excellent service during a long and distinguished Canadian Forces career of 40 years, most recently as Chief of the Defence Staff, and to wish him a rewarding retirement. Biographical notes attached. - 30 - PMO Press Office: (613) 957-5555 ********* Lieutenant-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 1998-2001 1997-1998 1995-1996 1994-1995 1992-1993 1990-1992 1987-1989 1985-1987 1981-1984 1970-1980 1968-1970 |
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