Meet Jennie Carignan, Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes CTO — Bio + How to Reach Out

Last updated: 2025-11-25

Who is Jennie Carignan?

General Jennie Carignan is the first female Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces, appointed in July 2024. She has a distinguished military career spanning over three decades, including deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq. Carignan has achieved numerous historic firsts, including commanding combat engineer units and serving as the first female combat arms general.

Jennie Carignan's Work History

Jennie Carignan has served in various leadership roles within the Canadian Armed Forces, including commanding engineer regiments, leading NATO missions, and serving as Chief of Professional Conduct and Culture. She became the first woman to hold the top military position in Canada.

• 2024-07 - Chief of the Defence Staff, Canadian Armed Forces
• 2021-05 - 2024-07 - Chief of Professional Conduct and Culture, Canadian Armed Forces
• 2019-11 - 2020-11 - Commander of NATO Mission Iraq, Canadian Armed Forces
• 2018-06 - 2019-11 - Commander of 2nd Canadian Division, Canadian Armed Forces
• 2016-07 - 2018-06 - Commandant of Royal Military College of Saint-Jean, Canadian Armed Forces

Jennie Carignan's Education

Jennie Carignan graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada with a degree in fuels and materials engineering. She earned two master's degrees, including an MBA from Université Laval and a military arts and science degree from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. She also completed the Canadian Forces College's National Security Studies Programme.

• Royal Military College of Canada - Bachelor of Engineering in Fuels and Materials Engineering (1986 - 1990)
• Université Laval - Master of Business Administration (1999 - 2001)
• U.S. Army Command and General Staff College - Master’s in Military Arts and Science (2005 - 2006)

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