Paul Maddison

Paul A. Maddison
Vice-Admiral Paul Andrew Maddison
Canadian High Commissioner to Australia
In office
August 2015 – May 2019
MonarchElizabeth II
Preceded byMichael Small
Succeeded byMark Glauser
Chief of the Naval Staff
Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy
In office
21 July 2011 – June 2013
Preceded byDean McFadden
Succeeded byMark Norman
Military service
AllegianceCanada
Branch/serviceRoyal Canadian Navy
Years of service1975–2013
RankVice-Admiral
CommandsRoyal Canadian Navy
Maritime Forces Atlantic
HMCS Iroquois
HMCS Calgary
Battles/warsGulf War
War in Afghanistan
AwardsCommander of the Order of Military Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Canadian Forces' Decoration
Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States)
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Vice-Admiral Paul Andrew Maddison, CMM, MSM, CD is a Canadian academic, former diplomat and retired officer of the Royal Canadian Navy. He served as Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy from 22 July 2011 to 21 June 2013. He subsequently served as the High Commissioner of Canada to Australia from August 2015 until May 2019.