Chief of the Defence Staff
General M.A.J. Carignan
Chief of the Defence Staff
Latest CDS Message
March 4, 2026
Today marks another important moment for the Defence Team as we move forward with changes in our senior leadership to strengthen how the Department of National Defence (DND), the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) work together in support of our shared mandate. [...] Read more
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