Background
The Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL-CCLS) has worked closely with several institutions including the Canadian Forces Health Services Group (CF H Svcs Gp) in the advancement of health leadership. As military members of the College are spread across Canada, they belong to the regional Chapter in the region where they are posted. Nonetheless the CF H Svcs Gp formed and maintains a “Virtual” Chapter, renamed the Starlight (CF H Svcs Gp) Chapter, to enable College members who are in the CF to come together for private or public activities within the framework of the College’s regular activities.
The chapters are the nerve centre of the College, providing local professional development and networking opportunities. Members work tirelessly to provide expert advice and advocate for issues that are important to senior health leaders in the local community and across the country. The Virtual Chapter has most of the characteristics of the already existing chapters and enables the College to grant special group privileges to its members who are in the CF.
History
The CF Virtual Chapter, renamed the Starlight (CF H Svcs Gp) Chapter, has been in operation since 2002. The membership has steadily increased from 54 members in 2002 to 110 members in 2006. The Executive of the Chapter consists of the Commander of CF H Svcs Gp, a Chair (LCol/Cdr rank), a Vice-Chair (LCol/Cdr rank), and Secretary (Capt/Lt(N) rank).
What's in a Name?
At the CF Virtual Chapter’s Annual General Meeting in June 2007, the membership voted to rename itself the Starlight (CF H Svcs Gp) Chapter. There are specific military and health services support (HSS) connotations for the new name. For radio communications in the CF, call signs are used as unique identifiers for individuals, formations, stations, etc. The call sign Starlight is used to identify and call to action military members of the HSS team during an exercise, operation, etc. The new name highlights the unique military and HSS nature of the Starlight Chapter.
Mentorship
The CCHL National Mentorship Program is offered at no cost to all College members, at every stage of their career, from coast to coast. The program can be accessed through the College’s online community and leadership development platform called the CCHL Circle.
To access the mentorship matching tool, visit the the College’s National Mentorship Program page. You must be logged in as a member to use the portal.
Chapter Executives
Chair - Major Jean-François Landre
Prior to joining the Canadian Armed Forces as a Health Services Management Officer, Major Jean-François (J) Landre co-founded several businesses in Canada, including firms specializing in global management consulting. He has also published health services research in the field of translational medicine. Since joining the CAF, he has participated in fourteen continental exercises and operations, where he has focused on leading organizational change and advancing health system performance.
Major Landre holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from Université Paris-Dauphine, a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School, and has completed executive education programs at Harvard, Oxford, and Cambridge. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces Health Services Management Newsletter and as a member of the Editorial Board of the Canadian College of Health Leaders' Health Management Forum. He is also Chair of the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) Starlight Chapter. Outside of work, he enjoys swimming and cooking with his spouse and their two children.
Avant de se joindre aux Forces armées canadiennes à titre d'officier de gestion des services de santé, le major Jean-François (J) Landre a cofondé plusieurs entreprises au Canada, notamment dans le domaine du conseil en gestion à l'échelle internationale. Il est également l'auteur de publications en recherche sur les services de santé, plus particulièrement dans le domaine de la médecine translationnelle. Depuis son entrée dans les FAC, il a pris part à quatorze exercices et opérations sur le continent, où il s'est consacré à la conduite du changement organisationnel et à l'amélioration de la performance des systèmes de santé.
Le major Landre est titulaire d'une maîtrise exécutive en administration des affaires (EMBA) de l'Université Paris-Dauphine, d'une maîtrise en droit (LL.M.) de la Faculté de droit Osgoode Hall de l'Université York, et a suivi des programmes de perfectionnement des cadres à Harvard, Oxford et Cambridge. Il agit à titre de rédacteur en chef du Bulletin de gestion des services de santé des Forces armées canadiennes et siège au comité de rédaction de Health Management Forum du Collège canadien des leaders en santé (CCLS). Il est également président du chapitre Starlight du CCLS. À l'extérieur du travail, il aime nager et cuisiner avec son épouse et leurs deux enfants.
Vice-chair - Major Ian Morrison
Major Ian Morrison grew up in Prince George, British Columbia. Recognizing early his passion for both healthcare and military service, he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at the University of Alberta through the Regular Officer Training Plan. Since joining the Canadian Armed Forces, he has served in a variety of appointments across Canada and deployed as the Task Force Pharmacy Officer on Operation REASSURANCE.
Early in his career, Major Morrison discovered his passion for health leadership and transitioned to the Health Services Management occupation. He later completed Athabasca University's Master of Business Administration for Health Leaders program. He currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) Starlight Chapter.
Major Morrison lives in Edmonton with his wife, Michelle, and their daughter. Together, they enjoy spending time outdoors, particularly skiing and golfing.
Le major Ian Morrison a grandi à Prince George, en Colombie-Britannique. Animé dès son jeune âge par un intérêt marqué pour les soins de santé et le service militaire, il a obtenu un baccalauréat en pharmacie de l'Université de l'Alberta dans le cadre du Programme de formation des officiers de la Force régulière. Depuis son entrée dans les Forces armées canadiennes, il a occupé divers postes partout au Canada et a été déployé à titre de pharmacien de la Force opérationnelle dans le cadre de l'opération REASSURANCE.
Au début de sa carrière, le major Morrison a découvert que sa véritable passion résidait dans le leadership en santé et a effectué un transfert professionnel vers la profession de gestionnaire des services de santé. Il a ensuite complété le programme de maîtrise en administration des affaires (MBA) pour les leaders de la santé de l'Université Athabasca. Il occupe actuellement les fonctions de vice-président du chapitre Starlight du Collège canadien des leaders en santé (CCLS).
Le major Morrison habite à Edmonton avec son épouse, Michelle, et leur fille. En famille, ils aiment profiter du plein air, particulièrement en pratiquant le ski et le golf.
Secretary - Major Anne Isabelle Malo-Blouin
Major Anne Isabelle Malo Blouin is a Health Services Management Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces and currently serves as J1 for 1 Health Services Group. Since joining the CAF in 2016, she has held operational, clinical, and strategic leadership appointments, including positions at Canadian Forces Health Services Headquarters and Canadian Forces Health Services Centre Edmonton. She holds a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Anthropology from the University of Ottawa.
Major Malo Blouin is passionate about building resilient, high-performing teams and fostering emotionally intelligent leadership within military healthcare. Her professional interests include organizational effectiveness, workforce optimization, leadership development, and advancing healthcare delivery through collaboration and continuous improvement. An active member of the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) Starlight Chapter since April 2025, she has served as Chapter Secretary since June 2025, supporting governance, member engagement, and professional development initiatives.
La major Anne Isabelle Malo Blouin est officière de gestion des services de santé au sein des Forces armées canadiennes et occupe actuellement les fonctions de J1 au sein du 1er Groupe des Services de santé. Depuis son enrôlement en 2016, elle a exercé des fonctions de leadership dans des environnements opérationnels, cliniques et stratégiques, notamment au Quartier général des Services de santé des Forces canadiennes et au Centre des Services de santé des Forces canadiennes d’Edmonton. Elle est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en sciences biomédicales avec une mineure en anthropologie de l’Université d’Ottawa.
La major Malo Blouin s'intéresse particulièrement au développement d'équipes résilientes et performantes ainsi qu'à la promotion d'un leadership fondé sur l'intelligence émotionnelle dans le domaine des soins de santé militaires. Ses intérêts professionnels comprennent l'efficacité organisationnelle, l'optimisation des ressources humaines, le développement du leadership et l'amélioration de la prestation des services de santé grâce à la collaboration et à l'amélioration continue. Membre active du chapitre Starlight du Collège canadien des leaders en santé (CCLS) depuis avril 2025, elle en est la secrétaire depuis juin 2025 et contribue activement à la gouvernance du chapitre, à la mobilisation des membres et aux initiatives de développement professionnel.
Communications Director - Lieutenant-Commander, Capitaine de corvette Pier-Emmanuelle Girard
Lieutenant-Commander Pier-Emmanuelle Girard is a Health Services Manager with the Canadian Armed Forces who joined the CAF in 2019 after several years as a registered nurse in the Quebec healthcare system. Following her deployment on Operation LASER, she currently serves at the Directorate of Health Services Operations (DHSO), where she supports operational planning and the development of multinational NATO medical capabilities for Operation REASSURANCE.
LCdr Girard holds a Master of Health Administration, with a concentration in Health Services Management, from the Université de Montréal and a Bachelor of Nursing from McGill University. She is a Certified Health Executive (CHE, 2025) and has served as Communications Director for the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) Starlight Chapter since 2025. Her professional interests include systems improvement, mentorship, and leadership development. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her military spouse and their son, Alexandre.
La Capitaine de corvette Pier-Emmanuelle Girard est gestionnaire des services de santé au sein des Forces armées canadiennes depuis 2019, après avoir exercé pendant plusieurs années comme infirmière dans le réseau de la santé du Québec. Après un déploiement dans le cadre de l'opération LASER, elle sert actuellement à la Direction – Services de santé – Opérations (DSS Op), où elle contribue à la planification opérationnelle et au développement de capacités médicales multinationales de l'OTAN à l'appui de l'opération REASSURANCE.
Elle est titulaire d'une maîtrise en administration de la santé de l'Université de Montréal, profil gestion des services de santé, ainsi que d'un baccalauréat en sciences infirmières de l'Université McGill. Elle est également Leader certifiée en santé (LCS, 2025) et directrice des communications du chapitre Starlight du Collège canadien des leaders en santé (CCLS) depuis 2025. Ses intérêts professionnels portent sur l'amélioration des systèmes, le mentorat et le développement du leadership. À l'extérieur du travail, elle aime passer du temps avec son conjoint, également militaire, et leur fils, Alexandre.
Training & Credentialing - Lieutenant-Colonel Colin Taylor
Training & Credentialing - Major William Bellamy
Former Chair/ Circle of Experts member - Lieutenant-Colonel Érik Simard