Col Trevor Teller will provide an insider’s perspective on his time as the Director Western Hemisphere Policy in the Department of National Defence Policy Group from 2019-2021. As one of the many stakeholders during the pandemic, he was involved in the whole of government response to the crisis. The discussion will focus on the development of policy to support the DND/CAF response to the whole of government effort, the April 2020 Comprehensive Request for Assistance authorization that was granted by the Minister to the CAF in order to assist other government departments and organizations in their pandemic response, and the subsequent activities, policy evolution and considerations that can be linked to the delegated authorization.

This event will be under 'Chatham House Rule', no recordings or video will be available.

Queen's Event Protocols

Attendees are required to provide QR proof of vaccination upon arrival, and to wear approved masks on entering any building at Queen's.  Masks may be temporarily removed while actively eating and drinking only.

1. All individuals must be fully vaccinated or approved to attend in-person activities per the Queen’s Vaccination Policy.
2. Masks must be kept on when in the meeting or event space.
3. Fully vaccinated individuals are permitted to bring food or beverages for their own consumption only and may remove masks temporarily while actively eating or drinking.