Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Cross
Awarded on: 2023-11-14
Invested on: 2024-11-05
As director of the Defense Intelligence Agency from 2020 to 2023, Lieutenant General Berrier demonstrated unwavering vision and personal commitment to realizing a common, effective and operationally relevant Five Eyes defence intelligence partnership, positively benefitting Canada. He directly strengthened Canada-U.S. defence ties by fostering enhanced intelligence sharing and collaboration related to the Ukraine conflict and strategic competition. Lieutenant General Berrier’s tenacious determination and commitment to overcoming policy and cultural barriers has enabled unprecedented Canadian participation in critical U.S. forums, programs and capabilities.