OTTAWA,
ON, July 3, 2024 /CNW/ - It is with great
pleasure that I congratulate Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan on being named the new chief of
the Defence Staff.
Lieutenant-General Carignan has devoted her life to the Canadian
Armed Forces (CAF), and has demonstrated exemplary leadership both
at home and abroad. We have had the pleasure of meeting on several
occasions, including at the symposium I hosted on digital respect.
Although a great challenge lies ahead, I know that she will
maintain the high standards we have come to expect from the CAF,
and will do so with dignity, honour, respect and a great sense of
duty.
As commander-in-chief, I am continuously inspired by CAF members
who demonstrate adaptability, resilience and creativity, and who
are always reaching new levels of excellence. In that spirit, I
take this opportunity to thank General Wayne Eyre once again for his service to
Canada and congratulate him on his
retirement.
I wish Lieutenant-General Carignan the very best as she prepares
to assume the role of chief of the Defence Staff, and I look
forward to working with her more closely.
Mary Simon
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