Meritorious Service Cross

• Awarded on: August 10, 2016
• Invested on: September 16, 2016

The Honourable James R. Clapper, M.S.C.
Washington, D.C.

The Honourable James R. Clapper, Director of National Intelligence in the United States, has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to co-operation between the United States and Canada’s respective intelligence communities to address domestic and global security threats to both nations. He has been pivotal in developing the intelligence-sharing infrastructure between Canada, the United States and other allies, which has been of great benefit to Canada. Thanks to his leadership, Canadian values of peace, order and good government have been reinforced and our country is a safer place.