Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: October 16, 2019
- Invested on: May 27, 2021
Rank: Brigadier-General
Brigadier-General Gagné served as commander of Task Force Jerusalem from July 2018 to July 2019. Notably, he successfully oversaw the implementation of technological and operational initiatives that improved the capabilities of the Palestinian Authority Security Forces. Furthermore, within the Office of the United States Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, he provided security coordination in the region. In a complex environment, he demonstrated diplomacy by promoting Canada’s interests in the region while maintaining good relations with key allies.