Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 3, 2011
• Invested on: May 25, 2012

Throughout his career, Maurice Baril has shown himself to be a man of extraordinary dedication. As chief of Defence Staff, he successfully implemented reform and modernization programs. The UN also benefited from his leadership when he served as the Secretary-General's military advisor. True to his commitment to peace and diplomacy, he chaired the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre's Board of Directors and was one of the strongest supporters of the Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines.