April 7, 2004ImmediatePrime Minister Paul Martin today announced that the appointment of General Raymond Henault, Chief of the Defence Staff, has been extended for one year. General Henault was first appointed to the position on June 28, 2001 and has since served with great distinction. His experience and expertise will be invaluable as the Government of Canada conducts the international policy review.Biographical notes are attached.-30-PMO Press Office:(613) 957-5555GENERAL RAYMOND ROLAND HENAULT, CMM, CDDate of Birth: April 1949Education:National Defence College Course No. XLVII in Kingston, OntarioFrench Air Force Staff College (École supérieure de Guerre Aérienne)Bachelor of Arts, University of ManitobaProfessional Experience:2001-Chief of the Defence Staff1998-2001Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff1997-1998Acting Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff then Assistant Chief of the Air Staff1995-1996Chief of Staff Operations, (Air Command Headquarters) then Chief of Staff J3/Director-General, Military Plans and Operations, National Defence Headquarters.1994-1995Commander, 10 Tactical Air Group (10 TAG), (St-Hubert)1992-1993Deputy Commander, 10 Tactical Air Group, (St-Hubert)1990-1992Base Commander, (Portage la Prairie)1987-1989Commanding Officer, 444 (CA) Tactical Helicopter Squadron, (Lahr, Germany)1985-1987Responsibility for Doctrine and International Programmes, Directorate of Land Aviation then Project Director, Canadian Forces Light Helicopter Project, National Defence Headquarters1981-1984Twin Huey Flight Commander, 430e Escadron tactique d'hélicoptPres (Valcartier)1970-1980Various positions in the Air Force1968-1970Joined the Canadian Forces and underwent pilot training
