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PM Trudeau welcomes Admiral McDonald as Chief of the Defence Staff

BY , Jan 15, 2021 3:23 AM - REPORT AN ERROR

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed McDonald as chief of defence staff, saying he is taking on the role at a very difficult time. (Photo - Canadian Armed Forces/Twitter)

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Canada has a new top military commander.

Admiral Art McDonald was formally installed at a scaled-down COVID-19 ceremony in Ottawa.

In a virtual appearance at the change of command ceremony, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed McDonald as Chief of the Defence staff, saying he is taking on the role at a very difficult time.

Admiral McDonald succeeds General Jonathan Vance, who kicked off the ceremony by using his final speech in uniform to bid an emotional farewell to the troops.

In a virtual appearance at the change of command ceremony, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed McDonald as chief of defence staff, saying he is taking on the role at a very difficult time.

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