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 Ombudsman^{Footnote cxxxi}
Communications Security Establishment^{Footnote cxxxii}
Military Police Complaints Commission^{Footnote cxxxiii}
Military Grievances External Review Committee^{Footnote cxxxiv}
Office of the Communications Security Establishment Commissioner^{Footnote cxxxv}
Canadian Cadet Organizations^{Footnote cxxxvi}
Junior Canadian Rangers^{Footnote cxxxvii}

Enabling instruments:

For further information, see Legislation and National Defence^{Footnote cxlii}.

Year of incorporation / commencement: 1923

For additional corporate information visit the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces website^{Footnote cxliii}.

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’ website^{Footnote cxliv}.

Operating context

Information on the operating context is available on the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces’ website^{Footnote cxlv}.

Reporting framework

The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces’ Departmental Results Framework and Program Inventory for 2020-21 are as follows:

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. Detect, deter and defend against threats to or attacks on North America in partnership with the United States, including through NORAD. Lead and/or contribute forces to NATO and coalition efforts to deter and defeat adversaries, including terrorists, to support global stability. Lead and/or contribute to international peace operations and stabilization missions with the United Nations, NATO and other multilateral partners. Engage in capacity building to support the security of other nations and their ability to contribute to security and the security of Canadians abroad. Assist civil authorities and non-governmental partners in responding to international and domestic disasters or major emergencies.
Results and Indicators	Canadians are protected against threats to and attacks on Canada % of requests for assistance that are fulfilled % of force elements that are employed within established timelines % of operations that meet stated objectives Extent to which the Canadian Armed Forces is effective in domestic operations	People in distress receive effective search and rescue response % of coordinated maritime, aeronautical and joint response to search and rescue incidents deemed effective % of requests for Canadian Armed Forces aeronautical search and rescue assistance that are fulfilled % of Canadian Armed Forces aeronautical search and rescue operations that meet established standards	Canada’s Arctic sovereignty is preserved and safeguarded % of Arctic operations and exercises that meet stated objectives	North America is defended against threats and attacks % of continental operations that meet stated objectives % of Canada’s commitments and obligations to the North American Aerospace Defence Command agreement that are met Extent to which the Canadian Armed Forces is effective in continental operations	Canadian Armed Forces contribute to a more stable and peaceful world % of international operations that meet stated objectives Extent to which the Canadian Armed Forces is effective in international operations
Program Inventory	Operations in Canada Operations in North America International Operations Global Engagement Cyber Operations Command, Control and Sustainment of Operations Special Operations

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 % of operations that are capable of being conducted concurrently % of force elements that are ready for operations in accordance with established targets	Military equipment is ready for training and operations % of maritime key fleets that are serviceable to meet training and readiness requirements % of land fleets that are serviceable to meet training and readiness requirements % of aerospace fleets that are serviceable to meet training and readiness requirements
Program Inventory	Strategic Command and Control Ready Naval Forces Ready Land Forces Ready Air and Space Forces Ready Special Operations Forces Ready Cyber and Joint Communication Information Systems (CIS) Forces Ready Intelligence Forces Ready Joint and Combined Forces Ready Health, Military Police and Support Forces Equipment Support Canadian Forces Liaison Council and Employer Support

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 % of Regular force positions that are filled % of Reserve force positions that are filled % of occupations with critical shortfalls	The health and well-being of the Defence team is well supported % of military personnel who are medically fit for their occupation % of military personnel who feel that the Canadian Armed Forces provides a reasonable quality of life for themselves and their families % of Canadian Armed Forces members who report a high level of workplace well-being % of civilian employees who describe the workplace as psychologically healthy	The Defence team reflects the values and diversity of Canadian society % of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who self-identify as a woman % of civilians in the Defence team who self-identify as a woman % of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who self-identify as a visible minority % of civilians in the Defence team who self-identify as a visible minority % of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who self-identify as an indigenous person % of civilians who self-identify as an indigenous person % of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who self-identify as victims of harassment % of civilians who self-identify as victims of harassment % of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who self-identify as victims of discrimination % of civilians who self-identify as victims of discrimination Annual number of reported incidents of sexual misconduct in the Defence team Number and type of actions taken in response to reported sexual misconduct incidents by the Defence Team Number of Defence team members who have attended a training session related to sexual misconduct (Operation HONOUR) % of civilians in the Defence team who have completed mandatory harassment training	Military families are supported and resilient % of Canadian Armed Forces families who feel they meet the challenges of military life % of Canadian Armed Forces members who are satisfied with the overall support their family receives from the Canadian Armed Forces	Youth in Canada are provided with experience and opportunities that enable a successful transition to adulthood % of the target Canadian youth population that participates in Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers
Program Inventory	Recruitment Individual Training and Professional Military Education Total Health Care Defence Team Management Military Transition Military Member and Family Support Military History and Heritage Military Law Services/ Military Justice Superintendence Ombudsman Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers (Youth Program)

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 Extent to which the Future Security Environment assessment remains valid Degree to which future security assessments and capability deductions remain coherent with those of our allies and partners Degree to which future capabilities required to ensure an operational advantage over defence and security threats have been accounted for in defence plans	Defence and security challenges are addressed through innovative solutions % of initiatives and projects that are supported by Defence Science and Technology % of Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) projects that resulted in useful advice, adoption, integration or eventual procurement of a new defence and security capability
Program Inventory	Joint Force Development Naval Force Development Land Force Development Air and Space Force Development Special Operations Force Development Cyber and Joint Communication Information Systems (CIS) Force Development Intelligence Force Development Science, Technology and Innovation

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 % of projects that meet the approved project development and approval timelines (low risk and low complexity projects) % of projects and services contracts that are awarded within established performance targets	Defence equipment acquisition is well-managed % of capital equipment projects that remain in approved scope % of capital equipment projects that remain on approved schedule % of capital equipment projects that remain within approved expenditure authority	Defence information technology acquisition is well-managed % of information technology projects that remain in approved scope % of information technology projects that remain on approved schedule % of information technology projects that remain within approved expenditure authority	Supplies are available and well-managed % of stock that is unavailable to meet forecasted demand % of stock that is identified as surplus
Program Inventory	Maritime Equipment Acquisition Land Equipment Acquisition Aerospace Equipment Acquisition Defence Information Technology Systems Acquisition, Design and Delivery Defence Materiel Management

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 % of single quarters accommodations that can be used % deviation of average daily meal cost from the standard allowance	Defence infrastructure is well-managed throughout its lifecycle % of infrastructure in suitable condition % of maintenance and repair investment in relation to the infrastructure portfolio value % of the total real property value that is identified as surplus	Defence activities are carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner % of Defence Energy and Environment Strategy commitments that are met or exceeded % of greenhouse gas emissions reduction relative to a 2005 baseline % of light-duty vehicle fleet that is hybrid, plug-in hybrid and/or electric % of reduction in contaminated sites liability based on the closing liability of the previous year
Program Inventory	Defence Infrastructure Program Management Defence Infrastructure Construction, Recapitalization and Investment Defence Infrastructure Maintenance, Support and Operations Military Family Housing Defence Information Technology Services and Programme Management Environmental Sustainability and Protection Indigenous Affairs Naval Bases Land Bases Air and Space Wings Joint, Common and International Bases Military Police Institutional Operations Safety

Supporting information on the Program Inventory

Supporting information on planned expenditures, human resources and results related to the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces’ Program Inventory is available in the GC InfoBase^{Footnote cxlvi}.

Supplementary information tables

The following supplementary information tables are available on the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces’ website^{Footnote cxlvii}:

Federal tax expenditures

The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces’ Departmental Plan does not include information on tax expenditures that relate to its planned results for 2020–21.

Tax expenditures are the responsibility of the Minister of Finance and the Department of Finance Canada publishes cost estimates and projections for government‑wide tax expenditures each year in the Report on Federal Tax Expenditures^{Footnote cli}. This report provides detailed information on tax expenditures, including objectives, historical background and references to related federal spending programs, as well as evaluations, research papers and gender-based analysis. The tax measures presented in this report are solely the responsibility of the Minister of Finance.

Organizational contact information

Department of National Defence
60 Moodie Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2 Canada
Web: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence.html

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Date modified:: 2023-01-13

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