Canada. Dept. of National Defence. Chief of the Defence Staff

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Canada. Dept. of National Defence. Chief of the Defence Staff

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        1964-

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        The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is the senior military officer of Canada. The CDS is responsible for the control, administration, and readiness of the Canadian Forces and for the effective conduct of military operations. The position of CDS was created in 1964.

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        • English
        • French

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