Valour in the Presence of the Enemy founder Bruce Moncur looks on as former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier speaks during a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
By The Canadian Press
Aug 11, 2026 | 1:30 PM
OTTAWA — Former chief of the defence staff Rick Hillier has been tapped as the National Bank of Canada’s strategic defence adviser.
Hillier, who spent more than 35 years with the Canadian Armed Forces, will assist the bank with its defence and security clients, including those in advanced manufacturing and aerospace.
In a media release from the National Bank announcing the appointment on Tuesday, Hillier said the country is entering a period of significant investment in the defence industry.
“I look forward to working with National Bank’s leadership team as the country continues to strengthen its resilience, competitiveness and strategic capabilities in an increasingly complex world,” he said.