Overview

• 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• The Canadian Armed Forces face significant hurdles including outdated equipment and recruitment shortfalls.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.