Deputy Minister of National Defence

The Deputy Minister of National Defence is the MND's most senior civilian advisor on all departmental affairs of concern to the central agencies of the federal government (such as the Privy Council Office, Treasury Board and the Public Service Commission). This responsibility includes:

• carrying out the Minister's duties when the Minister is absent;

• ensuring that all policy direction received from central agencies is followed throughout DND and the CF;

• administering DND's finances; and

• directing DND's civilian employees.