The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of National Defence, is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Major-General Blaise Cathcart as the Canadian Forces Judge Advocate General (JAG).
For the past 24 years, Major-General Cathcart has served in a number of positions with the Office of the JAG. He served as the Deputy Legal Advisor and General Counsel – Military in the Office of the Legal Advisor to the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), as the Deputy Judge Advocate General/Military Justice and Administrative Law, and as Deputy Judge Advocate General/Operations. He was first appointed JAG in April 2010 and was promoted to the rank of Major-General in October 2012.
“Our Government is committed to ensuring the Canadian military justice system continues to be one in which Canadians have trust and confidence. Major-General Cathcart has shown a depth of experience in military law and military justice while serving as Judge Advocate General for the past four years, and his re-appointment underscores the quality and integrity of the Office of the Judge Advocate General.”
The Honourable Rob Nicholson
Minister of National Defence
“It is a distinct and humbling privilege to be re-appointed as the Judge Advocate General of the Canadian Armed Forces for a second term. I am honoured to lead the exceptional personnel within the Office of the Judge Advocate General and to continue to advance the rule of law.”
Major-General Blaise Cathcart
Judge Advocate General
Johanna Quinney
Press Secretary to the Minister of National Defence
Office of the Minister of the Department of National Defence
(613) 996-3100
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: (613) 996-2353
Toll-Free: 1 866 377-0811
