Jennie Carignan
Canadian general, Chief of the Defence Staff
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We have professional, competent personnel. And again, reinforcing this aspect, my U.S. counterparts are absolutely well versed in understanding how much of a contribution we are making."
- Carignan addedThe Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…
There is a lot of work to do in the Indo-Pacific region. And I think this is why we are seeing probably an increase of partnership across the board,
- Carignan told ReutersReutersreuters.com/world/china…
- Carignan told ReutersJapan Todayjapantoday.com/category/featur…
The Gulf states must also indicate what they need,
- Carignan said in FrenchGlobal Newsglobalnews.ca/news/11718576…National Newswatchnationalnewswatch.com/2026/03…
We’re recruiting more people than we are losing, so we’re going to be catching up to build back our strength.”
- Jennie Carignan, isForeign Policyforeignpolicy.com/2026/02…
The passing of Gunner Halmagean is a loss deeply felt for the Canadian Armed Forces.”
- General Jennie Carignan, Canada’s Chief of the Defence StaffNewsweeknewsweek.com/canadian/soldier…
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