Reappointment of MacKay reflects effectiveness as DND minister, say experts

Transitional years at DND emerging as a new test to his leadership.

The Prime Minister's reappointment of Peter MacKay to Defence minister reflects his effective leadership in the role, but budgetary cuts and a new mandate in Afghanistan are emerging as the latest challenges in politically managing the Department of National Defence files.

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