National Bank Taps Retired General Rick Hillier as Strategic Advisor

Retired General Rick Hillier has been appointed as a strategic advisor for the National Bank of Canada. According to The Canadian Press, Hillier was named to this role in August 2026. Hillier is a former chief of defence staff and has previously spoken on Parliament Hill about various issues.

The appointment of Hillier comes with little additional information available from the bank or its representatives. It is unclear what specific responsibilities he will have in his new position or how long he will serve.