Rick Hillier
Canadamilitary leaderMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Rick Hillier is a retired Canadian Forces General who served as Chief of Defence Staff. He was mentioned in the context of a suggestion by Ontario Premier Doug Ford to create a position to tighten border security against drug trafficking, highlighting the ongoing challenges Canada faces regarding cross-border issues.
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Rick Hillier is a former top general who has been tapped to advise on defence for the National Bank of Canada.
BMO commits up to $70-billion in new capital to shore up critical sectorsCanada· 2026-09-11
National Bank of Canada tapped former top general Rick Hillier to advise on defence and assist with the lender’s efforts.
CIBC commits $2-billion to help finance defence-related companiesCanada· 2026-09-10
Retired general Rick Hillier was appointed honorary chair of the task force leading the region’s bid for the bank’s headquarters.
Doug Ford endorses Toronto as potential headquarters for multinational defence bankCanada· 2025-12-18
Rick Hillier called for an independent review into whether some of the veterans of the Afghanistan conflict should have their awards upgraded to the Victoria Cross.
Former top general says Carney should review medals for Afghan veteransCanada· 2025-08-13
Former chief of the defence staff Rick Hillier was suggested by Doug Ford as a potential border czar.
Donald Trump wants to annex Canada to gain access to its critical minerals, Trudeau saysCanada· 2025-02-08
