Rick Hillier
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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 6.50 | 0.42% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 160,699 | $1,700,000 | 7,188$ |
| Totals | 2 | 38,005,238 | 160,699 | $1,700,000 | 7,188$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Rick Hillier is a former top general who has been tapped to advise on defence for the National Bank of Canada.
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Canada:
National Bank of Canada tapped former top general Rick Hillier to advise on defence and assist with the lender’s efforts.
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Canada:
Retired general Rick Hillier was appointed honorary chair of the task force leading the region’s bid for the bank’s headquarters.
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Canada:
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.
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Canada:
Former chief of the defence staff Rick Hillier was suggested by Doug Ford as a potential border czar.
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