Jack Granatstein gets what he deserves

This prize (from an e-mail from the CDA):

13 December 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jack Granatstein – Recipient of CDA 75th Anniversary Book Prize

The Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) is pleased to announce that Jack Granatstein has been chosen as the recipient of the CDA 75th Anniversary Book Prize.

The Book Prize is a one-time award, put in place by the CDA to celebrate its 75th anniversary. The award is meant to recognize a Canadian author deemed to have made the most significant positive contribution to the general public’s understanding of Canadian foreign policy, national security and defence during the past quarter century.

Jack Granatstein’s contribution to the study of Canadian foreign and defence policy stands out for its dedication to public awareness, historical accuracy, and breadth in its coverage. He is recognized throughout Canada as having brought a much-needed focus on defence issues and informed historical commentary and analysis of these issues.

The CDA 75th Anniversary Book Prize selection committee was chaired by Lieutenant-General Richard Evraire, Chairman of the CDA, and consisted of:

- General (Ret’d) Paul Manson, President, CDA Institute

- Dr. John Scott Cowan, Principal, Royal Military College of Canada

- Dr. Stéphane Roussel, Université du Québec à Montréal

- Dr. Dean Oliver, Canadian War Museum

The Book Prize, which includes a $5,000 award, will be presented at the CDA’s Annual General Meeting on 22 February 2008, at the Fairmont Château Laurier, in Ottawa.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or Arnav Manchanda, CDA Institute Project Officer.

TEL: (613) 236-9903 FAX: (613) 236-8191 E-MAIL: pao@cda-cdai-ca URL: http://www.cda-cdai.ca

Alain Pellerin, Colonel (Ret’d)
Executive Director, CDA-CDAI / Directeur exécutif, CAD-ICAD
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