Patrick O'Donnell (Canadian general)

Lieutenant-General Patrick J. ('Paddy') O'Donnell is a former Canadian Forces officer. He was Vice Chief of the Defence Staff in Canada.

Military career
Educated at Queen's University, O'Donnell joined the Canadian Army in 1962 and pursued a flying career. He became Commander of Canada's Northern Region in 1987, Deputy Commander of Air Command in 1990 and Assistant Deputy Minister (Personnel) at the National Defence Headquarters in 1992. His last appointment was as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff in 1993 before retiring in 1995.

In retirement he became Director of Business Planning at Spar Aerospace.