Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: February 18, 2022
- Invested on: November 09, 2023
Rank: Commander
From September to December 2020, Commander Stefanson was deployed to the Asia-Pacific region as commanding officer of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Winnipeg. He displayed exceptional leadership and professionalism while leading the first West Coast warship to deploy under the arduous conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Commander Stefanson’s exemplary poise and dedication in unprecedented times were instrumental in Winnipeg’s notable contribution to the multinational Enforcement Coordination Cell and to overall mission success, which greatly enhanced Canada’s reputation abroad.
