Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: December 18, 2019
- Invested on: May 27, 2021
Rank: Brigadier-General
From June 2017 to March 2019, Brigadier General Simpson provided outstanding support to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). As the NORAD and United States Northern Command Director of Intelligence, he significantly improved the quality of intelligence provided to Canadian senior decision makers, and elevated the NORAD profile within Canadian and American intelligence communities. Brigadier General Simpson’s outstanding leadership helped strengthen the relationship between Canada and the United States, and contributed greatly to Canada’s defence and security.
