Hear from one of Canada’s most respected leaders and humanitarians. His powerful stories of resilience, justice, and hope will leave you inspired and remind you what it means to lead – and live – with compassion. A rare opportunity to hear from a real Canadian hero.

About General Roméo Dallaire
General Roméo Dallaire is a celebrated advocate for global human rights, as well as a highly respected author, public speaker, leadership consultant, international advisor, former Canadian Senator, and founder of la Fondation Roméo Dallaire and the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security. Whether as military commander, humanitarian, speaker, or author, Roméo Dallaire works tirelessly to bring national and international attention to situations too-often ignored, whether the prevention of mass atrocities and the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict, the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder on veterans and their families, or strategic solutions for lasting peace.

Throughout his distinguished military career, General Dallaire served most notably as Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda during the 1994 genocide.

About Operation Freedom Paws Canada
Operation Freedom Paws Canada empowers veterans and individuals with disabilities to restore their freedom to live life by teaching them to train their own dogs and certifying them as service dog teams. Through a special therapeutic canine-human relationship, all veterans and individuals with disabilities live an enriched life and engage with their communities.

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