Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan Named New Chief of Canada’s Military

Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan arrives at the Prime Minister's office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Jan. 30, 2024. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan has been named Canada’s next chief of the defence staff, making her the first woman to hold the Canadian Armed Forces’ top position.

Lt.-Gen. Carignan will replace General Wayne Eyre, who is retiring this summer after 40 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and serving as chief of the defence staff (CDS) since 2021, the Prime Minister’s Office announced July 3.