Gen. Jennie Carignan has officially taken over command of the Armed Forces in a ceremony at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. Carignan was promoted to the rank of general during the change-of-command ceremony. She was chosen by the federal government to become Canada’s first female defence chief, and she’s no stranger to firsts. Carignan was also … Read more
Canada’s military will make history on Thursday when Jennie Carignan is promoted to the rank of general and takes over command as chief of the defense staff. Her appointment to lead the Armed Forces comes at a time when the institution is under public scrutiny, as it tries to reverse what the defense minister calls … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan will become Canada’s new chief of defence staff, making her the first woman to be picked as the Canadian military’s top commander. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement on Wednesday. Carignan, who is currently serving as the chief of professional conduct and culture, … Read more
