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Department of National Defence (Canada)

August 18, 2023

The Department of National Defence (DND; French: Ministère de la Défense nationale) is the department of the Government of Canada which supports the Canadian Armed Forces in its role of defending Canadian national interests domestically and internationally.[3] The department is a civilian organization, part of the public service, and supports the armed forces; however, as a civilian organization is separate and not part of the military itself.[4][5][6] National Defence is the largest department of the Government of Canada in terms of budget, and it is the department with the largest number of buildings (6,806 in 2015).[7]

Department of National Defence
Ministère de la Défense nationale
Department overview
Formed1923 (1923)
Preceding agencies
JurisdictionGovernment of Canada
HeadquartersMajor-General George R Pearkes Building, Ottawa, Ontario
Employees24,000[1]
Annual budgetCA$21.16 billion (2019–2020)[2]
Ministers responsible
Department executive
Child agencies
Key document
Websitewww.dnd.ca

The department is responsible to Parliament through the minister of national defence – Anita Anand as of 2022. The deputy minister of National Defence, the senior most civil servant within the department, is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operations of the department and reports directly to the minister.[8] The department exists to aid the minister in carrying out their responsibilities within the Defence Portfolio and provides a civilian support system for the Canadian Armed Forces.[9][10] Under the National Defence Act, the Canadian Armed Forces is a completely separate and distinct organization from, and is not part of, the Department of National Defence.

History

 
Previous National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Department of National Defence was established by the National Defence Act, which merged the Department of Militia and Defence (which was created in 1906 when the British Army withdrew its forces stationed in Canada), the Department of Naval Services (the department responsible for the administration of the Royal Canadian Navy), and the Air Board (which oversaw aviation in Canada). The National Defence Act was passed by the Parliament of Canada on June 28, 1922.[11]

Organization

Both the Canadian Armed Forces (military) and the Department of National Defence (civilian public servants) are, although two separate organizations, known collectively as the 'Defence Team' as both institutions work closely together in the defence of Canada. The minister of national defence, as the Cabinet minister responsible to Parliament for National Defence, heads the Defence Team.

Deputy Minister

The Department of National Defence is led by the Deputy Minister of National Defence, currently, Bill Matthews.[12] The Deputy Minister is chosen by the cabinet through the recommendation of the Prime Minister at that time.[13] The Deputy Minister will stay in their position regardless of whether the cabinet or Prime Minister has changed.

Deputy Minister's Office

The Deputy Minister has a varying amount of Assistant Deputy Ministers (referred to as ADMs), Chiefs, and Associates that oversee various tasks within the department ranging from Material Acquisition to Information Management to Public Affairs.[14] There are 3 other offices that operate under the Deputy Minister: the DND/CF Legal Advisors, the National Security and Intelligence Review and Oversight Coordination Secretariat, and the Chief of Defence intelligence.

Associate Deputy Minister

 
New National Defence Headquarters (Canada) (NDHQ Carling) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The associate Deputy Minister has no set role description. They are to take over the files and tasks the Deputy Minister gives them.[15] The position is currently vacant.

Assistant Deputy Minister (Public Affairs)

The Assistant Deputy Minister (Public affairs), referred to as ADM(PA), oversee communications related tasks such as advice and guidance in relation to Canada's defences. The position is currently held by Taylor Paxton, who reports directly to the Deputy Minister.

Assistant Deputy Minister (Defence Research and Development Canada)

The Assistant Deputy Minister (Defence Research and Development Canada), referred to as ADM(DRDC), oversees the department's scientific and technological advancements and provides sound technological advice on Canada's defence systems.[16] No name is currently assigned to this position. The ADM(DRDC) reports directly to the Deputy Minister.

Assistant Deputy Minister (Information Management)

The Assistant Deputy Minister (Information Management) recently changed their name to Chief Information Officer, referred to as CIO. The CIO group oversees the management of key information and intelligence for Canada's defence and cyber operations for DND and CAF. The position is currently held by Leonard (Len) Bastien, who is also the department's Defence Champion for Persons with Disabilities.[17] The CIO reports directly to the Deputy Minister.

Assistant Deputy Minister (Review Services)

The Assistant Deputy Minister (Review Services), referred to as ADM(RS), oversees changes and reviews requested policies and promote improvements to Canadian operations at home and abroad. The position is currently held by Julie Charron, who reports directly to the Deputy Minister.[18]

Assistant Deputy Minister (Data, Innovation, and Analytics)

The Assistant Deputy Minister (Data, Innovation, and Analytics), referred to as ADM(DIA), oversees data decision taken by the department as well as overseeing its integration into the department and analytics. The position is currently held by Stephen Burt, who reports directly to the Deputy Minister.[19]

Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy)

The Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy), referred to as ADM(POL), oversees defence policy proceedings, developments, and support for the department and the Canadian Armed Forces. The position has been held by Peter Hammerschmidt since 2017 and he reports directly to the Minister of National Defence.[20]

Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance)

The Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance), referred to as ADM(FIN) or Chief Financial Officer, oversees all financial dealings within the department including but not limited to financial management, budget approvals, financial reallocation, and financial support. The position has been held by Cheri Crosby since 2019 and she reports directly to the Minister of National Defence.[21]

Assistant Deputy Minister (Material)

The Assistant Deputy Minister (Material), referred to as ADM(MAT), oversees all Material acquisitions and service that are needed by the department or Canadian Armed Forces. The position has been held by Troy Crosby since 2019 and he reports directly to the Minister of National Defence.[22]

Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure & Environment)

The Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure & Environment), referred to as ADM(IE), oversees real estates acquisitions and needs for the Canadian Armed Forces as well as property management, infrastructure and environmental needs related to the department. The position has been held by Rob Chambers since 2019 and reports directly to the Minister of National Defence.

Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian)

The Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian), referred to as ADM(HR-Civ), oversees all the human resources needs of the Defence Teams civilian members which includes but is not limited to recruitment, retention strategies, employment offers, and staffing policies. The position has been held by Isabelle Desmartis since 2016 and reports directly to the Minister of National Defence.[23]

The Canadian Armed Forces is a separate and distinct military organization which works closely with, but is not a part of, the civilian department. The military comprises a variety of commands including the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Air Force, and is led by the chief of the defence staff, who is under the direction of the minister of national defence. There are also a variety of offices and support organizations which report to both the chief of defence staff and the deputy minister.

The legal military chain of command within the Canadian Forces originates from the king, represented by the governor general, who is commander-in-chief. The appointment of the minister, deputy minister, chief of the defence staff and the granting of all commissions in the Canadian Forces are made on behalf of the king.[24]

Defence Portfolio

Main articles: Minister of National Defence (Canada) and Associate Minister of National Defence

One of the roles of the Department of National Defence is to support the minister of national defence in the administration of the 'Defence Portfolio', which comprises the Canadian Armed Forces, the Communications Security Establishment, Defence Research and Development Canada, and the Department of National Defence. These organizations are responsible to the minister. The department is not responsible for all of these organizations itself but rather exists to support the minister in carrying out the minister's duties within the Defence Portfolio.[25]

The post of associate minister of national defence, who is also a member of the Cabinet, also exists and takes on files as assigned by the minister of national defence. Since forming government in 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has assigned the post of associate minister as an additional role of the minister of veterans affairs, who heads Veterans Affairs Canada, another department outside the Defence Portfolio.

See also

References

  1. ^ "FAQ - How many CAF members and DND employees are there?". Department of National Defence. February 13, 2012. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  2. ^ "Spending and human resources". Department of National Defence. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Flipbook". 2015-10-23. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  4. ^ "Defence Home - Frequently Asked Questions". Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada. 27 July 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  5. ^ . Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada. 27 July 2013. Archived from the original on 17 March 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  6. ^ "About the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces - National Defence Act". Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada. 23 May 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  7. ^ "Organizations by number of buildings". Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. Government of Canada. January 1994. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  8. ^ "About DND -What is the relationship between DND and the Canadian Forces?". Department of National Defence. February 1, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  9. ^ "Civilian Career and Jobs FAQ". Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada. 22 July 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  10. ^ . Department of National Defence. August 5, 2011. Archived from the original on May 16, 2013. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  11. ^ Gough, Barry (2010). Historical Dictionary of Canada. Scarecrow Press. p. xxxvii. ISBN 978-0-8108-5496-3.
  12. ^ "Controversial equipment projects await new deputy minister at DND". ottawacitizen. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
  13. ^ Defence, National (2013-02-19). "Deputy Minister of National Defence". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  14. ^ Defence, National (2013-04-22). "Organizational structure of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  15. ^ Defence, National (2013-02-19). "Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  16. ^ Canada, Defence Research and Development (2020-11-05). "Defence Research and Development Canada". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  17. ^ "Notice of Meeting - NDDN (42-1) - No. 77 - House of Commons of Canada". www.ourcommons.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  18. ^ Defence, National (2013-02-19). "Assistant Deputy Minister (Review Services)". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  19. ^ Defence, National (2021-03-11). "Assistant Deputy Minister (Data, Innovation, Analytics)". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  20. ^ Defence, National (2018-12-13). "Peter Hammerschmidt - Biography". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  21. ^ Defence, National (2013-07-26). "Cheri Crosby - Biography". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  22. ^ Defence, National (2013-04-25). "Troy Crosby - Biography". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  23. ^ Defence, National (2013-04-24). "Isabelle Desmartis, Assistant Deputy Minister (HR-Civ)". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  24. ^ "Role of the Chief of Defence Staff". Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada. 17 April 2014. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  25. ^ . Department of National Defence. February 1, 2012. Archived from the original on March 1, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012.

External links

 
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National DefenceGinette Petitpas Taylor Associate Minister of National DefenceDepartment executiveBill Matthews Deputy MinisterChild agenciesCommunications Security EstablishmentCanadian Forces Military PoliceDefence Research and Development CanadaCanadian Forces Housing AgencyKey documentNational Defence ActWebsitewww wbr dnd wbr caThe department is responsible to Parliament through the minister of national defence Anita Anand as of 2022 update The deputy minister of National Defence the senior most civil servant within the department is responsible for the day to day leadership and operations of the department and reports directly to the minister 8 The department exists to aid the minister in carrying out their responsibilities within the Defence Portfolio and provides a civilian support system for the Canadian Armed Forces 9 10 Under the National Defence Act the Canadian Armed Forces is a completely separate and distinct organization from and is not part of the Department of National Defence Contents 1 History 2 Organization 2 1 Deputy Minister 2 1 1 Deputy Minister s Office 2 1 2 Associate Deputy Minister 2 1 3 Assistant Deputy Minister Public Affairs 2 1 4 Assistant Deputy Minister Defence Research and Development Canada 2 1 5 Assistant Deputy Minister Information Management 2 1 6 Assistant Deputy Minister Review Services 2 1 7 Assistant Deputy Minister Data Innovation and Analytics 2 1 8 Assistant Deputy Minister Policy 2 1 9 Assistant Deputy Minister Finance 2 1 10 Assistant Deputy Minister Material 2 1 11 Assistant Deputy Minister Infrastructure amp Environment 2 1 12 Assistant Deputy Minister Human Resources Civilian 3 Defence Portfolio 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory Edit Previous National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa Ontario CanadaThe Department of National Defence was established by the National Defence Act which merged the Department of Militia and Defence which was created in 1906 when the British Army withdrew its forces stationed in Canada the Department of Naval Services the department responsible for the administration of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Air Board which oversaw aviation in Canada The National Defence Act was passed by the Parliament of Canada on June 28 1922 11 Organization EditBoth the Canadian Armed Forces military and the Department of National Defence civilian public servants are although two separate organizations known collectively as the Defence Team as both institutions work closely together in the defence of Canada The minister of national defence as the Cabinet minister responsible to Parliament for National Defence heads the Defence Team Deputy Minister Edit The Department of National Defence is led by the Deputy Minister of National Defence currently Bill Matthews 12 The Deputy Minister is chosen by the cabinet through the recommendation of the Prime Minister at that time 13 The Deputy Minister will stay in their position regardless of whether the cabinet or Prime Minister has changed Deputy Minister s Office Edit The Deputy Minister has a varying amount of Assistant Deputy Ministers referred to as ADMs Chiefs and Associates that oversee various tasks within the department ranging from Material Acquisition to Information Management to Public Affairs 14 There are 3 other offices that operate under the Deputy Minister the DND CF Legal Advisors the National Security and Intelligence Review and Oversight Coordination Secretariat and the Chief of Defence intelligence Associate Deputy Minister Edit New National Defence Headquarters Canada NDHQ Carling in Ottawa Ontario CanadaThe associate Deputy Minister has no set role description They are to take over the files and tasks the Deputy Minister gives them 15 The position is currently vacant Assistant Deputy Minister Public Affairs Edit The Assistant Deputy Minister Public affairs referred to as ADM PA oversee communications related tasks such as advice and guidance in relation to Canada s defences The position is currently held by Taylor Paxton who reports directly to the Deputy Minister Assistant Deputy Minister Defence Research and Development Canada Edit The Assistant Deputy Minister Defence Research and Development Canada referred to as ADM DRDC oversees the department s scientific and technological advancements and provides sound technological advice on Canada s defence systems 16 No name is currently assigned to this position The ADM DRDC reports directly to the Deputy Minister Assistant Deputy Minister Information Management Edit The Assistant Deputy Minister Information Management recently changed their name to Chief Information Officer referred to as CIO The CIO group oversees the management of key information and intelligence for Canada s defence and cyber operations for DND and CAF The position is currently held by Leonard Len Bastien who is also the department s Defence Champion for Persons with Disabilities 17 The CIO reports directly to the Deputy Minister Assistant Deputy Minister Review Services Edit The Assistant Deputy Minister Review Services referred to as ADM RS oversees changes and reviews requested policies and promote improvements to Canadian operations at home and abroad The position is currently held by Julie Charron who reports directly to the Deputy Minister 18 Assistant Deputy Minister Data Innovation and Analytics Edit The Assistant Deputy Minister Data Innovation and Analytics referred to as ADM DIA oversees data decision taken by the department as well as overseeing its integration into the department and analytics The position is currently held by Stephen Burt who reports directly to the Deputy Minister 19 Assistant Deputy Minister Policy Edit The Assistant Deputy Minister Policy referred to as ADM POL oversees defence policy proceedings developments and support for the department and the Canadian Armed Forces The position has been held by Peter Hammerschmidt since 2017 and he reports directly to the Minister of National Defence 20 Assistant Deputy Minister Finance Edit The Assistant Deputy Minister Finance referred to as ADM FIN or Chief Financial Officer oversees all financial dealings within the department including but not limited to financial management budget approvals financial reallocation and financial support The position has been held by Cheri Crosby since 2019 and she reports directly to the Minister of National Defence 21 Assistant Deputy Minister Material Edit The Assistant Deputy Minister Material referred to as ADM MAT oversees all Material acquisitions and service that are needed by the department or Canadian Armed Forces The position has been held by Troy Crosby since 2019 and he reports directly to the Minister of National Defence 22 Assistant Deputy Minister Infrastructure amp Environment Edit The Assistant Deputy Minister Infrastructure amp Environment referred to as ADM IE oversees real estates acquisitions and needs for the Canadian Armed Forces as well as property management infrastructure and environmental needs related to the department The position has been held by Rob Chambers since 2019 and reports directly to the Minister of National Defence Assistant Deputy Minister Human Resources Civilian Edit The Assistant Deputy Minister Human Resources Civilian referred to as ADM HR Civ oversees all the human resources needs of the Defence Teams civilian members which includes but is not limited to recruitment retention strategies employment offers and staffing policies The position has been held by Isabelle Desmartis since 2016 and reports directly to the Minister of National Defence 23 The Canadian Armed Forces is a separate and distinct military organization which works closely with but is not a part of the civilian department The military comprises a variety of commands including the Royal Canadian Navy Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Air Force and is led by the chief of the defence staff who is under the direction of the minister of national defence There are also a variety of offices and support organizations which report to both the chief of defence staff and the deputy minister The legal military chain of command within the Canadian Forces originates from the king represented by the governor general who is commander in chief The appointment of the minister deputy minister chief of the defence staff and the granting of all commissions in the Canadian Forces are made on behalf of the king 24 Defence Portfolio EditMain articles Minister of National Defence Canada and Associate Minister of National Defence One of the roles of the Department of National Defence is to support the minister of national defence in the administration of the Defence Portfolio which comprises the Canadian Armed Forces the Communications Security Establishment Defence Research and Development Canada and the Department of National Defence These organizations are responsible to the minister The department is not responsible for all of these organizations itself but rather exists to support the minister in carrying out the minister s duties within the Defence Portfolio 25 The post of associate minister of national defence who is also a member of the Cabinet also exists and takes on files as assigned by the minister of national defence Since forming government in 2015 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has assigned the post of associate minister as an additional role of the minister of veterans affairs who heads Veterans Affairs Canada another department outside the Defence Portfolio See also Edit Canada portal Politics portalArmed Forces Council Military history of Canada Union of National Defence EmployeesReferences Edit FAQ How many CAF members and DND employees are there Department of National Defence February 13 2012 Retrieved November 3 2019 Spending and human resources Department of National Defence 18 April 2019 Retrieved 3 November 2019 Flipbook 2015 10 23 Retrieved 2020 12 02 Defence Home Frequently Asked Questions Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada 27 July 2013 Retrieved 27 October 2013 About the Canadian Armed Forces Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada 27 July 2013 Archived from the original on 17 March 2015 Retrieved 3 April 2015 About the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces National Defence Act Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada 23 May 2013 Retrieved 3 April 2015 Organizations by number of buildings Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Government of Canada January 1994 Retrieved 8 September 2015 About DND What is the relationship between DND and the Canadian Forces Department of National Defence February 1 2012 Retrieved March 8 2012 Civilian Career and Jobs FAQ Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada 22 July 2013 Retrieved 27 October 2013 Civilians Supporting the Army Department of National Defence August 5 2011 Archived from the original on May 16 2013 Retrieved March 8 2012 Gough Barry 2010 Historical Dictionary of Canada Scarecrow Press p xxxvii ISBN 978 0 8108 5496 3 Controversial equipment projects await new deputy minister at DND ottawacitizen Retrieved 2022 12 13 Defence National 2013 02 19 Deputy Minister of National Defence www canada ca Retrieved 2022 12 14 Defence National 2013 04 22 Organizational structure of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces www canada ca Retrieved 2022 12 14 Defence National 2013 02 19 Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence www canada ca Retrieved 2022 12 14 Canada Defence Research and Development 2020 11 05 Defence Research and Development Canada www canada ca Retrieved 2022 12 14 Notice of Meeting NDDN 42 1 No 77 House of Commons of Canada www ourcommons ca Retrieved 2022 12 14 Defence National 2013 02 19 Assistant Deputy Minister Review Services www canada ca Retrieved 2022 12 14 Defence National 2021 03 11 Assistant Deputy Minister Data Innovation Analytics www canada ca Retrieved 2022 12 14 Defence National 2018 12 13 Peter Hammerschmidt Biography www canada ca Retrieved 2022 12 14 Defence National 2013 07 26 Cheri Crosby Biography www canada ca Retrieved 2022 12 14 Defence National 2013 04 25 Troy Crosby Biography www canada ca Retrieved 2022 12 14 Defence National 2013 04 24 Isabelle Desmartis Assistant Deputy Minister HR Civ www canada ca Retrieved 2022 12 14 Role of the Chief of Defence Staff Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada 17 April 2014 Retrieved 3 April 2015 The Deputy Minister of National Defence Department of National Defence February 1 2012 Archived from the original on March 1 2012 Retrieved March 8 2012 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Department of National Defence Canada Official website Archival papers held at University of Toronto Archives and Records Management Services 45 25 24 N 75 41 21 W 45 423339 N 75 68924 W 45 423339 75 68924 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Department of National Defence Canada amp oldid 1168803997, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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