Corporate information
Organizational profile
Appropriate minister: The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, PC, OMM, MSM, CD, MP
Associate minister: The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, PC, MP
Institutional head: Jody Thomas, Deputy Minister
Chief of the Defence Staff: General Jonathan Vance, CMM, MSC CD
Ministerial portfolio:
- Department of National Defence
- Canadian Armed Forces
- National Defence and Canadian Forces OmbudsmanFootnote lxii
- Communications Security EstablishmentFootnote lxiii
- Military Police Complaints CommissionFootnote lxiv
- Military Grievances External Review CommitteeFootnote lxv
- Office of the Communications Security Establishment CommissionerFootnote lxvi
- Canadian Cadet OrganizationsFootnote lxvii
- Junior Canadian RangersFootnote lxviii
Enabling instruments:
- National Defence ActFootnote lxix
- Emergencies ActFootnote lxx
- Aeronautics ActFootnote lxxi
- Fisheries ActFootnote lxxii
For further information, see Legislation and National DefenceFootnote lxxiii.
Year of incorporation / commencement: 1923
For additional corporate information visit the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces websiteFootnote lxxiv.
Raison d’être, mandate and role: who we are and what we do
“Raison d’être, mandate and role: who we are and what we do” is available on the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces websiteFootnote lxxv.
Reporting framework
National Defence’s Departmental Results Framework and Program Inventory of record for fiscal year 2019-20 are shown below.
Core Responsibility |
Operations | ||||
Description | Detect, deter and defend against threats to or attacks on Canada. Assist civil authorities and law enforcement, including counter-terrorism, in support of national security, domestic disasters or major emergencies, and conduct search and rescue operations. |
||||
Results and Indicators | Canadians are protected against threats to and attacks on Canada
|
People in distress receive effective search and rescue response
|
Canada’s Arctic sovereignty is preserved and safeguarded
|
North America is defended against threats and attacks
|
Canadian Armed Forces contribute to a more stable and peaceful world
|
Program Inventory |
|
Core Responsibility |
Ready Forces | |
Description | Field combat ready forces able to succeed in an unpredictable and complex security environment in the conduct of concurrent operations associated with all mandated missions. |
|
Results and Indicators | Canadian Armed Forces are ready to conduct concurrent operations
|
Military equipment is ready for training and operations
|
Program Inventory |
|
Core Responsibility |
Defence Team |
||||
Description | Recruit, develop and support an agile and diverse Defence Team, within a healthy workplace free from harmful behaviour; support military families; and meet the needs of all retiring military personnel, including the ill and injured. Strengthen Canadian communities by investing in youth. |
||||
Results and Indicators | Canadian Armed Forces is growing towards its end state of 101,500 personnel
|
The health and well-being of the Defence team is well supported
|
The Defence team reflects the values and diversity of Canadian society
|
Military families are supported and resilient
|
Youth in Canada are provided with experience and opportunities that enable a successful transition to adulthood
|
Program Inventory |
|
Core Responsibility |
Future Force Design | |
Description | Develop and design the future force through a deep understanding of the future operating environment and security risks to Canada and Canadian interests. Enhance Defence’s ability to identify, prevent, adapt and respond to a wide range of contingencies through collaborative innovation networks and advanced research. |
|
Results and Indicators | Defence capabilities are designed to meet future threats
|
Defence and security challenges are addressed through innovative solutions
|
Program Inventory |
|
Core Responsibility |
Procurement of Capabilities | |||
Description | Procure advanced capabilities to maintain an advantage over potential adversaries and to keep pace with Allies, while fully leveraging defence innovation and technology. Streamlined and flexible procurement arrangements ensure Defence is equipped to conduct missions. |
|||
Results and Indicators | Defence procurement is streamlined
|
Defence equipment acquisition is well-managed
|
Defence information technology acquisition is well-managed
|
Supplies are available and well-managed
|
Program Inventory |
|
Core Responsibility |
Sustainable Bases, Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure |
||
Description | Develop and manage modern, operational and sustainable bases and infrastructure. Contribute to the achievement of federal environmental targets. |
||
Results and Indicators | Naval, Army and Air Force Bases enable military operations and defence activities
|
Defence infrastructure is well-managed throughout its lifecycle
|
Defence activities are carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
|
Program Inventory |
|
Changes to the approved reporting framework since 2018–19
Structure | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | Change | Rationale for change |
Core Responsibility | Operations |
Operations |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Operations in Canada |
Operations in Canada |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Operations in North America |
Operations in North America |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
International Operations |
International Operations |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Global Engagement |
Global Engagement |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Cyber Operations |
Cyber Operations |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Command, Control and Sustainment of Operations |
Command, Control and Sustainment of Operations |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Special Operations |
Special Operations |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Core Responsibility | Ready Forces |
Ready Forces |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Strategic Command and Control |
Strategic Command and Control |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Ready Naval Forces |
Ready Naval Forces |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Ready Land Forces |
Ready Land Forces |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Ready Air and Space Forces |
Ready Air and Space Forces |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Ready Special Operations Forces |
Ready Special Operations Forces |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Ready Cyber Forces |
Ready Cyber Forces |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Ready Intelligence Forces |
Ready Intelligence Forces |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Ready Joint and Combined Forces |
Ready Joint and Combined Forces |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Ready Health, Military Police and Support Forces |
Ready Health, Military Police and Support Forces |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Equipment Support |
Equipment Support |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Canadian Forces Liaison Council and Employer Support |
Canadian Forces Liaison Council and Employer Support |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Core Responsibility | Defence Team |
Defence Team |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Recruitment |
Recruitment |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Individual Training and Professional Military Education |
Individual Training and Professional Military Education |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Total Health Care |
Total Health Care |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Defence Team Management |
Defence Team Management |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Military Transition |
Military Transition |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Military Member and Family Support |
Military Member and Family Support |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Military History and Heritage |
Military History and Heritage |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Military Law Services/Military Justice Superintendence |
Military Law Services/Military Justice Superintendence |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Ombudsman |
Ombudsman |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers (Youth Program) |
Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers (Youth Program) |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Core responsibility | Future Force Design |
Future Force Design |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Joint Force Development |
Joint Force Development |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Naval Force Development |
Naval Force Development |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Land Force Development |
Land Force Development |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Air and Space Force Development |
Air and Space Force Development |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Special Operations Force Development |
Special Operations Force Development |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Cyber and C4I Force Development |
Cyber and C4I Force Development |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Intelligence Force Development |
Intelligence Force Development |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Science Technology and Innovation |
Science Technology and Innovation |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Core responsibility | Procurement of Capabilities | Procurement of Capabilities | No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Maritime Equipment Acquisition |
Maritime Equipment Acquisition |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Land Equipment Acquisition |
Land Equipment Acquisition |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Aerospace Equipment Acquisition |
Aerospace Equipment Acquisition |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Defence Information Technology Systems Acquisition, Design and Delivery |
Defence Information Technology Systems Acquisition, Design and Delivery |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Defence Material Management |
Defence Material Management |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Core responsibility | Sustainable Bases, IT Systems and Infrastructure |
Sustainable Bases, IT Systems and Infrastructure |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Defence Infrastructure Program Management |
Defence Infrastructure Program Management |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Defence Infrastructure Construction, Recapitalization and Investment |
Defence Infrastructure Construction, Recapitalization and Investment |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Defence Infrastructure Maintenance, Support and Operations |
Defence Infrastructure Maintenance, Support and Operations |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Military Family Housing |
Military Family Housing |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Defence Information Technology Services and Programme Management |
Defence Information Technology Services and Programme Management |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Environmental Sustainability and Protection |
Environmental Sustainability and Protection |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Indigenous Affairs |
Indigenous Affairs |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Naval Bases |
Naval Bases |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Land Bases |
Land Bases |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Air and Space Wings |
Air and Space Wings |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Joint, Common and International Bases | Joint, Common and International Bases | No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Military Police Institutional Operations |
Military Police Institutional Operations |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Safety |
Safety |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Internal Services | Internal Services |
Internal Services |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Management and Oversight Services |
Management and Oversight Services |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Communications Services |
Communications Services |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Legal Services |
Legal Services |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Human Resources Management Services |
Human Resources Management Services |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Financial Management Services |
Financial Management Services |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Information Management Services | Information Management Services |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Information Technology Services |
Information Technology Services |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Real Property Management Services |
Real Property Management Services |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Materiel Management Services |
Materiel Management Services |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Program
|
Acquisition Management Services |
Acquisition Management Services |
No change |
Not Applicable |
Supporting Information on the Program Inventory
Supporting information on planned expenditures, human resources, and results related to the Department of National Defence’s Program Inventory is available in the GC InfoBaseFootnote lxxvi.
Supplementary information tables
The following supplementary information tables are available on the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces websiteFootnote lxxvii.
- Departmental Sustainable Development StrategyFootnote lxxviii
- Details on transfer payment programs of $5 million or moreFootnote lxxix
- Disclosure of transfer payment programs under $5 millionFootnote lxxx
- Gender-based analysis plusFootnote lxxxi
- Status report on transformational and major Crown projectsFootnote lxxxii
Federal tax expenditures
The tax system can be used to achieve public policy objectives through the application of special measures such as low tax rates, exemptions, deductions, deferrals and credits. The Department of Finance Canada publishes cost estimates and projections for these measures each year in the Report on Federal Tax ExpendituresFootnote lxxxiii. This report also provides detailed background information on tax expenditures, including descriptions, objectives, historical information and references to related federal spending programs. The tax measures presented in this report are the responsibility of the Minister of Finance.
Organizational contact information
Department of National Defence
101 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2 Canada
Web: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence.html
Page details
- Date modified: