OTTAWA – Major-General Paul Wynnyk assumed the role of Commander Canadian Forces Intelligence Command (CFINTCOM) and Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI) today from Major-General Christian Rousseau. The change of command ceremony was held at the Cartier Drill Hall and was attended by Richard B. Fadden, Deputy Minister of National Defence, and presided over by General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff.
“I would like to congratulate Major-General Wynnyk on his appointment as Commander CFINTCOM. Keeping in mind the remarkable performance of his predecessor, I am certain he will lead his organization to great heights and have a significant impact on current and future defence intelligence endeavours."
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence
"Major-General Rousseau has greatly advanced the Defence Intelligence function during his time as Commander of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command. He solidified international partnerships, contributed to international security, stood up the Intelligence Command and institutionalized Federated Production, in itself a significant landmark for Canadian Defence Intelligence."
"Major-General Wynnyk is a knowledgeable, experienced and outstanding leader who serves the Canadian Armed Forces with distinction. I am confident in his ability to build on what has already been accomplished and continue carrying CFINTCOM forward to face the challenges that the future will bring.”
General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff
"It is a great honour to be appointed Commander CFINTCOM, and I would like to thank Major-General Rousseau for his exceptional leadership and stewardship over the past four years. I am proud and humbled to be taking over the helm of a world-class intelligence organization comprised of outstanding individuals, both military and civilian, who contribute so much to the security and defence of Canada.”
Major-General Paul Wynnyk, Commander of Canadian Forces Intelligence Command
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