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The Centre for International and Defence Policy at Queen's University is delighted to host Canada's former Chief of the Defence Staff, General (Ret'd) Wayne Eyre, for a discussion on the current challenges facing Canada's National Defence. 

The event will feature welcoming remarks from Queen's Principal Patrick Deane before a fireside chat between General Eyre and Associate Vice-Principal (Research) Stéfanie von Hlatky. An opportunity for meet-and-greet with General Eyre and defence researchers at Queen's University and light refreshments will follow the main program. RSVP by Oct. 1 2026.

*Event is free to attend but registration is required.

How to register for this event:

Because this event is taking place during Homecoming, you must register through the main Homecoming Registration Portal. You do not need to be alumni to register.

• Please follow the prompts and choose Other for options relating to alumni status.
• In the "Homecoming Events and Reunions" Section, please scroll down to Friday, October 16th - Faculty Events and click on "Defending Canada: A Conversation with General Wayne Eyre". Click on the check mark next to your name, then scroll down to the bottom and click next.
• Please click Save and Continue through the next few sections. Under Cancellation Policy, please check that you have read the policy, save and continue. Your registration is complete!

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Agenda

4:00 Welcome

• Michael Murphy, Director, Centre for International and Defence Policy

4:05 Introductory Remarks

• Patrick Deane, Principal, Queen's University

4:15 Fireside Chat

• General (Ret'd) Wayne Eyre, fmr Chief of the Defence Staff and Advisory Council Co-Chair, Centre for International and Defence Policy;
• Stéfanie von Hlatky, Associate Vice-Principal (Research), Queen's University and Fellow, Centre for International and Defence Policy

5:00 Closing Remarks

• Michael Murphy, Director, Centre for International and Defence Policy

5-6pm: "An opportunity for meet-and-greet with General Eyre and defence researchers at Queen's University will follow the main program"

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Bio:

General Wayne Eyre retired in 2024 as Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS). 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 commanded at all levels, from an infantry rifle platoon to Commander of the Canadian Army before being serving as CDS. 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. A graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada, the US Army War College, and the US Marine Corps School of Advanced Warfighting, he holds a BSc and three master’s degrees. Since retirement, he has been writing, teaching, speaking, and advising.