Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: March 26, 2021
- Invested on: November 08, 2021
Rank: Colonel
From March to July 2020, Colonel Poudrier demonstrated outstanding professionalism in support of the Government of Canada’s emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic. By leading an integrated logistics team at the Public Health Agency of Canada, he contributed to the successful execution of a sustainable and large-scale logistics operation that allowed Canada to respond appropriately to this global crisis. Colonel Poudrier excelled in this critical task of national importance, which brought great honour to the Canadian Armed Forces.