Hugues Canuel

Captain (Navy) Hugues Canuel serves as Director of Programmes at the Canadian Forces College (CFC), bringing extensive military experience to his educational leadership role. A career naval officer with service in both Pacific and Atlantic Fleets, he combines operational expertise with academic credentials in military studies.

His educational background includes:

• BA in Études militaires et stratégiques from Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean (1991)
• Master of Arts in War Studies from Royal Military College of Canada (2001)
• Master of Defence Studies from Royal Military College of Canada (2006)
• Currently pursuing doctorate in War Studies at Royal Military College of Canada

His research interests focus on military strategy and war studies, drawing from his extensive operational experience in international deployments across Asia, the Caribbean, and Afghanistan. His work bridges theoretical military education with practical naval operations, particularly in strategic communications and international security contexts.

Among his recognitions is the Canadian Forces Decoration (CD), awarded for exemplary service. His career demonstrates a progression from naval officer to strategic educator, with significant contributions to Canada's military training missions internationally.

As Director of Programmes at CFC, he oversees the Joint Command and Staff Programme, shaping military education for senior Canadian officers. His leadership spans both operational deployments and educational administration, having served in various command positions aboard multiple vessels including HMCS Vancouver, HMCS Huron, and HMCS Preserver.