NPSIA’s Chris Penny Awarded Meritorious Service Medal

Carleton’s Chris Penny, assistant professor of International Law, was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division) by the Governor General on November 2.

A reserve legal officer (Army Lieutenant-Colonel) with the Canadian Forces, Penny serves in the Directorate of International and Operational Law in the Office of the Judge Advocate General.

He was awarded the medal due to his involvement in the Convention on Cluster Munitions multinational treaty negotiations on behalf of the Canadian government.  His leadership has greatly contributed to Canada’s ability to conduct and command future combined military operations with non-states parties that are also key allies.

Established in 1984, the Meritorious Service Medal recognizes individuals whose specific deeds have demonstrated an outstanding level of service, and professionalism and have brought honour or benefit to Canada. Military candidates are recommended by the Chief of the Defence Staff.

Penny is a tenured member of the faculty of the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs.