Three New Commanders to Lead Canadian Army Divisions
News Release
June 23, 2016 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Three of four Canadian Army Divisions will have new Commanders this summer. Starting today until July 11, a series of ceremonies will take place throughout Canada to mark the changes of command for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Canadian Divisions of the Canadian Army. Each ceremony will be presided over by Lieutenant-General Marquis Hainse, Commander Canadian Army.
The Canadian Divisions are operational formations of the Canadian Army with designated areas that are responsible to provide combat ready land forces (Regular and Reserve Force) in accordance with assigned tasks, conduct general purpose training in preparation for various land operations, and provide support services to other organizations, as directed.
The leadership changes are as follows:
2nd Canadian Division
On June 23, Brigadier-General (BGen) Hercule Gosselin will assume command of the 2nd Canadian Division in Montreal, Québec. He will take command from BGen Stéphane Lafaut, who will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces after 33 years of service. BGen Gosselin previously served as the Chief of Staff, Army Operations at the Canadian Army Headquarters in Ottawa;
3rd Canadian Division
On July 11, BGen Simon Hetherington will assume command of the 3rd Canadian Division in Edmonton, Alberta. He will take command from BGen Wayne Eyre, who has been appointed Deputy Commander Military Personnel Command in Ottawa. BGen Hetherington previously served as the Deputy Commanding General – Operations of the XVIII Airborne Corps in Fort Bragg North Carolina; and
4th Canadian Division
On July 6, BGen Stephen Cadden will assume command of the 4th Canadian Division in Toronto, Ontario. He will take command from BGen Lowell Thomas, who has been appointed to the Canadian Defence Liaison Staff in London, United Kingdom. BGen Cadden previously served as the Chief of Staff, Army Strategy at the Canadian Army Headquarters in Ottawa.
Quick Facts
- 2nd Canadian Division includes all Regular and Reserve Force units in Quebec, while 3rd Canadian Division spans all of western Canada, from the Pacific Ocean to Thunder Bay, Ontario. 4th Canadian Division encompasses all units in Ontario (with the exception of north-western parts of the province) and 5th Canadian Division oversees units in the Atlantic Provinces. The Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre (CADTC) is a formation of the Canadian Army headquartered at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Kingston, Ontario.
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