Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Canada. Dept. of National Defence. Chief of the Defence Staff
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Description area
Dates of existence
1964-
History
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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Amicus