Join us for a powerful and intimate evening with General (Ret’d) Wayne Eyre, Canada’s former Chief of the Defence Staff. Gen (Ret’d) Eyre will reflect on his extraordinary career, from his days as a junior officer to commanding the Canadian Armed Forces, as he discusses the complexities of leadership, and the historic and contemporary challenges tied to defending Canada in a troubled world.
The evening will include a live Q & A hosted by Canadian War Museum historian Dr. Andrew Burtch, offering audiences the opportunity to engage directly with one of Canada’s most respected military leaders.
Gen (Ret’d) Eyre retired in 2024 as Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff. As the commander of the Canadian Armed Forces and military advisor to the Prime Minister and Cabinet, he led Canada’s military through an unprecedented confluence of international and domestic crises and rapidly evolving security stressors. In his 40-year military career, he has commanded at all levels, from an infantry rifle platoon to Commander of the Canadian Army. He led numerous domestic operations in Canada, and overseas he served in Cyprus, Croatia, Bosnia, Afghanistan (twice), and South Korea, where he was the most senior Canadian officer ever stationed in the Asia-Pacific region. His institutional experience includes working in force development and as Deputy Commander of Military Personnel Command. A graduate of the US Army War College and US Marine Corps School of Advanced Warfighting, he holds a Bachelor of Science and three master’s degrees.
One night only. In person. Reserve now to be part of this unforgettable event.
General admission: $10 + tax
Members: Free! Registration required.
Credit/debit bar and light snacks available
The lectures will be given in English with multilingual simultaneous interpretation.
The World at War Speaker Series is an annual program of compelling lectures, presented by the Canadian War Museum. Visit our website and follow us on social media for the latest information on upcoming events.
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Courtesy of General (Ret’d) Wayne Eyre