Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2016-03-11
Invested on: 2016-04-29
As Canadian defence attaché to Kyiv from March 2014 to September 2015, Colonel St-Cyr played a key role in distributing significant donations of military equipment from Canada and in developing a whole-of-government military training assistance program for Ukraine. His extensive knowledge was critical to developing a program to provide tangible tactical training to the appropriate elements of Ukraine’s armed forces. Colonel St-Cyr’s outstanding contribution brought great credit to the Canadian Armed Forces and strengthened Canada’s international reputation.
This is the third Meritorious Service Medal awarded to Colonel St-Cyr.
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2013-12-19
Invested on: 2014-10-03
From July 2012 to July 2013, Colonel St-Cyr was posted to the position of chief of staff of the military contingent of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. His leadership allowed the team at the multinational headquarters to become cohesive; the team proved effective on countless occasions during national disasters and in support of election planning. Colonel St-Cyr’s influence also exceeded his military role and contributed greatly to the progress of several important initiatives.