Category: Chief of the Defence Staff

EXCLUSIVE: Canadian Soldier’s Refusal of COVID Vaccination Not a ‘Conduct Deficiency,’ Grievance Committee Rules

An independent military administrative tribunal has determined that a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veteran had not shown a “conduct deficiency” in refusing COVID-19 vaccination and was therefore wrongfully expelled from the organization. “I find that refusing vaccination should not have been considered a conduct deficiency since it was an exercise of a right protected by…


Gen. Wayne Eyre Named Permanent Defence Chief Despite McDonald Seeking Reinstatement

OTTAWA—Gen. Wayne Eyre has been officially appointed Canada’s next chief of the defence staff, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday. “General Eyre will continue working hard to build and oversee cultural change in the Canadian Armed Forces, and to gain trust and confidence of survivors of sexual misconduct,” Trudeau said in a statement. “I…


Navy Chief Admiral Sir Tony Radakin Announced as Next Head of Armed Forces

The First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff has been appointed as the new armed forces chief. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, 55, will take over as Chief of the Defence Staff from General Sir Nick Carter on November 30. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was delighted to confirm Radakin’s new position, having…