Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: April 8, 2016
- Invested on: April 04, 2017
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
Lieutenant-Colonel Poisson has demonstrated excellent initiative and dedication in the development and implementation of the Surgeon General’s Health Research Program since 2008. His efforts have been critical to the successful start-up and growth of the Canadian Institute of Military and Veterans’ Health Research. Internationally, his leadership has advanced the health research agenda and has fostered strong collaboration among partners. Lieutenant-Colonel Poisson’s knowledge and vision have garnered him recognition and praise from strategic partners, and brought great credit to the Canadian Armed Forces.