Tim Grant

Who is Tim Grant?

T.J. Grant is a retired Major General of the Canadian Forces.

Grant attended the University of Guelph, graduating in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Upon graduating he enrolled in the Canadian Forces through the Direct Entry Officer programme, becoming an armour officer. Grant is a graduate of the All-arms Tactics Course, Command and Staff College, the Advanced Military Studies Course and the National Security Studies Course.

From November 2006 until August 2007, holding the rank of Brigadier General, Grant was in command of all Canadian Forces in Afghanistan. Grant was promoted to Major General after he finished his tour in Afghanistan and took the position of Deputy Commander Canadian Expeditionary Force Command in October 2007.