Supplementary information
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 cvii
- Communications Security EstablishmentFootnote cviii
- Military Police Complaints CommissionFootnote cix
- Military Grievances External Review CommitteeFootnote cx
- Office of the Communications Security Establishment CommissionerFootnote cxi
- Canadian Cadet OrganizationsFootnote cxii
- Junior Canadian RangersFootnote cxiii
Enabling instruments:
- National Defence ActFootnote cxiv
- Emergencies ActFootnote cxv
- Aeronautics ActFootnote cxvi
- Fisheries ActFootnote cxvii
For further information, see Legislation and National DefenceFootnote cxviii.
Year of incorporation / commencement: 1923
For additional corporate information visit the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces websiteFootnote cxix.
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 cxx.
Operating context and key risks
Information on operating context and key risks is available on the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces’ websiteFootnote cxxi.
Reporting framework
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces’ Departmental Results Framework and Program Inventory of record for 2018-19 are shown below.
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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. |
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Results and Indicators | Canadians are protected against threats to and attacks on Canada
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People in need in Canada are assisted in times of natural disasters and other emergencies
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Canada’s Arctic sovereignty is preserved and safeguarded
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North America is defended against threats and attacks
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Canadian Armed Forces contribute to a more stable and peaceful world
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Program Inventory |
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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. |
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Results and Indicators | Canadian Armed Forces are ready to conduct concurrent operations
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Military equipment is ready for training and operations
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Core Responsibility |
Defence Team |
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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. |
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Results and Indicators | Canadian Armed Forces is growing towards its end state of 101,500 personnel
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The health and well-being of the Defence team is well supported
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The Defence team reflects the values and diversity of Canadian society
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Military families are supported and resilient
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Youth in Canada are provided with experience and opportunities that enable a successful transition to adulthood
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Program Inventory |
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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. |
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Results and Indicators | Defence capabilities are designed to meet future threats
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Defence and security challenges are addressed through innovative solutions
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Program Inventory |
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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. |
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Results and Indicators | Defence procurement is streamlined
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Defence equipment acquisition is well-managed
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Defence information technology acquisition is well-managed
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Supplies are available and well-managed
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Sustainable Bases, Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure |
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Description | Develop and manage modern, operational and sustainable bases and infrastructure. Contribute to the achievement of federal environmental targets. |
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Results and Indicators | Naval and Army Bases, and Air Force Wings enable military operations and defence activities
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Defence infrastructure is well-managed throughout its lifecycle
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Defence activities are carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
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Supporting information on the Program Inventory
Financial, human resources, and performance information for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces Program Inventory is available in the GC InfoBaseFootnote cxxii.
Supplementary information tables
The following supplementary information tables are available on the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces’ websiteFootnote cxxiii:
- Departmental Sustainable Development StrategyFootnote cxxiv
- Details on transfer payment programs of $5 million or moreFootnote cxxv
- Gender-based analysis plusFootnote cxxvi
- Response to parliamentary committees and external auditsFootnote cxxvii
- Status report on projects operating with specific Treasury Board approvalFootnote cxxviii
- Status report on transformational and major Crown projectsFootnote cxxix
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 cxxx. 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
60 Moodie Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1A OK2 Canada
Web: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence.html
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