Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2020-08-14
Invested on: 2021-11-04
From April to October 2019, Lieutenant-Colonel Côté was deployed as Task Force commander during the Canadian Armed Forces military mission to assist the Security Forces of Ukraine . He demonstrated a high level of discernment and ingenuity in order to improve all operational aspects of the joint forces. He skilfully used communication and partnership as a cornerstone of his innovative plan to promote Canada’s contribution. Lieutenant-Colonel Côté’s exemplary leadership and professionalism brought international attention to the military contribution to Canada’s strategy in Ukraine.