Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2020-08-14
Invested on: 2021-11-08
Brigadier-General Keiver was deployed to Kuwait from June 2018 to May 2019 as commander of Joint Task Force – Impact. Throughout his tenure, he demonstrated exceptional vision, dedication and professionalism. Moreover, he worked tirelessly to lay down the foundation for training delivered to partner forces and oversaw the reinvestment of Canadian Armed Forces personnel to new initiatives in support of the mission to combat Daesh. Brigadier-General Keiver’s remarkable leadership was praised by allies and advanced the Canadian government’s Middle East strategy.
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2007-06-18
Invested on: 2007-10-12
Major Keiver was the air operations advisor for Task Force Addis Ababa, in Khartoum, Sudan, from November 28, 2005, to May 25, 2006. Undaunted by cultural differences and organizational challenges, he instituted and maintained rigorous air safety standards and operating procedures. His steadfastness, tenacity and organizational skills helped to avoid critical logistical issues within the task force without compromising safety or operational standards. Major Keiver’s tireless efforts were instrumental in improving and maintaining the only viable means of allied transport in Sudan, and directly contributed to the success of the mission.