Gen. Jennie Carignan Officially Takes Over Command of Armed Forces in Ottawa Ceremony
Published on July 18, 2024
Gen. Jennie Carignan has officially taken command of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as chief of the defence staff, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Gen. Carignan was promoted to the role during a change of command ceremony at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa on July 18. “To lead as Chief of Defence Staff within this great Canadian institution is an honour and a privilege that comes also with an enormous responsibility, which humbles me,” Gen. Carignan said during the ceremony. “I intend to serve with expertise and without pretension,” she added. “I believe this defence team has a bright future at a crucial time in which we are called upon to stand up and protect our compassionate democracy.”...