Prime Minister Announces New Chief of Defence Staff September 17, 1997 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced that Lieutenant-General Maurice Baril has been promoted to the rank of General and appointed Chief of the Defence Staff, effective immediately. Prior to this appointment, General Baril was Commander, Land Force Command. General Baril has had a distinguished career in the Canadian Forces, with assignments ranging from serving in Cyprus to that of Military Advisor to the Secretary-General of the United Nations. The Prime Minister took this opportunity to express his gratitude to Vice-Admiral Larry Murray for serving as Acting Chief of the Defence Staff and for his leadership during this exceedingly difficult period for the Canadian Forces. The Prime Minister also announced that Vice-Admiral Larry Murray has accepted an offer to join the domestic Public Service and be appointed as an Associate Deputy Minister, effective November 17, 1997. Biographical notes attached. PMO Press Office: (613) 957-5555 Date of Birth: September 1943 Education: Studies at the University of Ottawa Professional Experience June 1995 to Present
July 1990 - June 1995
March 1986 - July 1990
July 1984 - March 1986
July 1982 - July 1984
May 1979 - July 1982
June 1977 - May 1979
January 1975 - June 1977
September 1972 - January 1975
August 1964- September 1972
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