Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: April 11, 2024
- Invested on: November 05, 2024
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
Lieutenant-Colonel Moores was the senior military advisor to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe from August 2022 to September 2023. He played a pivotal role in advancing Canada’s diplomatic efforts in holding Russia accountable for its actions in Ukraine. As the Canadian representative to the Forum for Security Cooperation, he demonstrated influential leadership, with his weekly statements effectively exposing Russia’s violations of the UN Charter. His strategic vision has advanced Canadian foreign and defence policy interests while upholding the principles of international order.