New Commander for Canadian Joint Operations Command

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September 9, 2014 - Ottawa, Department of National Defence

The command of Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) officially changed hands at a ceremony held today in Ottawa. Lieutenant-General Jonathan Vance assumed command of CJOC from Lieutenant-General Stuart Beare at a ceremony presided over by General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS).

Quick Facts

With over 30 years’ service in the Canadian Armed Forces, Lieutenant-General Jonathan Vance most recently served as Deputy Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples in Italy. He has also served as Director of Staff, Strategic Joint Staff, National Defence Headquarters and Chief of Staff Land Strategy, Canadian Army.
Canadian Joint Operations Command anticipates, prepares for, and conducts operations to defend Canada, to assist in the defence of North America, and, as directed, to promote peace and security abroad.
Canadian Joint Operations Command routinely works with other government departments and fellow security partners, such as Public Safety Canada, Transport Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the RCMP, to ensure the safety and security of Canadians.
Lieutenant-General Stuart Beare, an artillery officer, will retire after 36 years of distinguished service in the Canadian Armed Forces and significant operational deployment experience.

Quotes

“It is a privilege and a pleasure to congratulate Lieutenant-General Vance on his appointment as Commander CJOC. I would also like to express my appreciation for Lieutenant-General Beare’s dedicated service to our country. The Canadian Armed Forces personnel, and all Canadians, are well served by their exceptional leadership.”
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence

“Today marks the passing of command between two exceptional Canadian Armed Forces leaders. Lieutenant-General Beare has done a tremendous job leading CJOC from its inception in October 2012. Today, CJOC stands strong and ready to anticipate and conduct our operations both at home and abroad. I am confident that Lieutenant-General Vance’s vast experience, solid knowledge and proven leadership will be key in taking this Command forward.”
General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff

“I feel very fortunate indeed to join the ranks of CJOC and to be able to contribute in this way to the defence of Canada and North America, and to operations abroad. I promise all of you that I accept command of CJOC with great humility and even greater seriousness as we tackle the challenges that lie ahead.”
Lieutenant-General Jonathan Vance, New Commander of Canadian Joint Operations Command

“We defend Canada, we defend North America, and we promote peace and security abroad. What a great mission to have, what a fantastic team that delivers success in operations, what superb partners and partnerships we enjoy, and what incredible families and friends who support and enable us - day in and day out. Thank you to all those on whom we rely in operations - we are truly united in purpose.”
Lieutenant-General Stuart Beare, Outgoing Commander of Canadian Joint Operations Command

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