Message from the Deputy Minister and the Associate DM: Please join us in welcoming General Jennie Carignan as Canada’s new Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS)

July 18, 2024 - Defence Stories

Today, please join us in welcoming General Jennie Carignan as Canada’s new Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS). 

On behalf of the entire Department of National Defence (DND), we are delighted to welcome General Carignan to her new role. General Carignan brings a wealth of exceptional operational and leadership experience to the table, including her most recent critical work as Chief Professional Conduct and Culture. Her experience will serve Canadians and the Defence Team well into the future.

As we welcome General Carignan, we want to take the opportunity to sincerely thank General Wayne Eyre. For four decades, General Eyre has served with unwavering commitment and distinction, and has been an inspiring and exceptional leader since his appointment as CDS in 2021. We have been truly fortunate to have had a leader of his calibre in service to our country for so many years.

General Eyre, thank you for your service and dedication. We wish you the best in retirement!

As we enter this new period of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) leadership, in a time of new and evolving security threats, we know we can count on the Defence Team to continue the critical work you all do in support of DND and the CAF.