Please join The National Forum (Canadian Club of Toronto and Empire Club of Canada) on Thursday, November 12th when General Rick Hiller discusses his newly released book, ‘A Soldier First; Dodging Bullets, Bureaucrats and the Politics of War’ and Canada’s top 5 security issues in the 21st Century and how they should be addressed.
Becoming Canada’s top soldier in February 2005, General Rick Hillier (retired) fought two battles, each with his trademark passion and urgency.
The first was on the ground in Afghanistan, as Canada’s traditional peacekeeping role segued dramatically into a heavy combat mission in the scorching hills of Kandahar.
The second battle was for the hearts and minds of Canadians. The most outspoken Canadian military leader in a generation, he leaves a renewed military, equipped with new aircraft, vehicles and other equipment as well as real-life battle experience that has earned the notice of the world. As a tireless military advocate, he raised the profile of Canada’s military, which endeared him to his troops and gave Canada an important card to play at the NATO table.
Since retiring in July of 2008 he has been Canada’s most sought after keynote speaker. His corporate efforts are countless and it is anticipated that his new book, released on October 22nd, is destined to be the bestseller of 2009.
