Change of Command of the Canadian Armed Forces
Lieutenant-General Jonathan Vance was promoted to General during a private ceremony presided over by His Excellency.
Fri, 07/17/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0288-001
The Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada presided over the ceremony marking the Change of Command of the Canadian Armed Forces from General Tom Lawson to Lieutenant-General Jonathan Vance, who has been promoted to General.
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His Excellency conducted the inspection of a 100-member Canadian Armed Forces guard of honour.
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The Governor General received full military honours.
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His Excellency presented the pennant to the newly appointed Chief of the Defence Staff.
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During the ceremony, His Excellency signed the Change of Command certificates.
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“The change of command ceremony signals a passing of the torch from one leader to another,” said the Governor General. As commander-in-chief, I am pleased to thank General Thomas Lawson for his service to our country, and to welcome General Jonathan Vance, Canada’s 19th Chief of Defence Staff.”
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General Vance addressed the guests for the first time as the Chief of the Defence Staff.
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