Gen. Jennie Carignan Becomes First Woman to Lead Canadian Armed Forces

Carignan takes command amid challenges of modernization, recruitment, and global tensions.

Carignan's historic appointment marks the first female leadership in Canada's military and among G7 and G20 nations.
She succeeds Gen. Wayne Eyre, who served as the top military commander since 2021.
Carignan's extensive career includes deployments in Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, and Syria.
The Canadian Armed Forces face significant hurdles including outdated equipment and recruitment shortfalls.
Prime Minister Trudeau has pledged to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2032.