Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: March 3, 2022
- Invested on: November 09, 2023
Rank: Colonel
From July 2020 to September 2021, Colonel Forestier demonstrated unwavering dedication and leadership in helping to plan, implement and lead the Canadian Armed Forces response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the director of Health Services Operations in Ottawa, Ontario, she played a vital role in the nation’s efforts to protect Canadians. Colonel Forestier’s professionalism, commitment to duty and collaboration enabled quick responses to pandemic-related incidents across the globe and facilitated a comprehensive immunization campaign both at home and abroad.