‘Historic,’ first female chief of defence staff Carignan has steep road ahead in recruiting and procurement, say military experts

With both internal and external pressures on the Canadian Armed Forces, this is an 'extremely challenging' time for any new chief of defence staff regardless of background, says Mount Saint Vincent University professor Maya Eichler.

Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan arrives at the Prime Minister’s Office in West Block before the Liberal cabinet meeting on Jan. 30, 2024.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY MIKE LAPOINTE

July 7, 2024

Defence procurement and personnel challenges will be high on Canada's new chief of defence staff Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan's list of priorities when she assumes the role on July 18, say experts. Carignan is the first woman to hold the title as top military commander.

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