Canada appoints first woman as Chief of defense staff

International media reported that Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, continues his efforts for gender parity in top positions by appointing a woman as Chief of the Defence Staff for the first time in the country’s history.

Reuters reported on Wednesday, July 3rd, that General Jennie Carignan, previously responsible for combatting gender-based discrimination and misconduct in Canada’s armed forces, is set to assume her new role starting from July 18th.

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