National Defence
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces implement government decisions concerning the defence of Canadians’ interests at home and abroad.
The Canadian Armed Forces serve on the sea, on land, and in the air with the Navy, Army, Air Force and Special Forces. They are supported by the civilian employees of National Defence.
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