Final Promotions, Appointments and Releases, General Flag Officers 2023

On March 7, 2024, the Chief of the Defence Staff announced the final promotions, appointments and releases for General Flag Officers 2023 in CANFORGEN 027/24.

Referencing CANFORGENS 070/23, 095/23 and 183/23, General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff, said, “I have the privilege to announce the final General Officer and Flag Officer Promotions for 2023.”

• Brigadier-General J.R.S. Boivin was promoted Major-General and Appointed Director General Military Personnel – Strategic, in Ottawa, Replacing Major-General J.A.S. Bernard.
• Brigadier-General S.F. Malcolm was promoted Major-General and Appointed Surgeon General, in Ottawa, replacing Major-General J.G.M. Bilodeau.
• Colonel M.S. Chenette was promoted Brigadier-General and Appointed Commander Health Services Division, in Ottawa, Replacing Major-General S.F. Malcolm.
• Colonel K.L. Solomon was promoted Brigadier-General and Appointed Military Representative to the Canadian Military Colleges Review Board, in Ottawa.

General Eyre closed the CAFORGEN, noting, “I offer my congratulations and sincerest best wishes to those taking on new appointments and responsibilities.”