Minister Of National Defence (canada)

The position was pre-dated by the Minister Of Militia And Defence . During World War II , the Minister of National Defence was assisted by two subordinate ministers, the Minister Of National Defence For Air and Minister Of National Defence For Naval Services . The portfolio was merged into a single ministry following the end of the war.

The current Minister of National Defence is The Honourable Peter MacKay .

The highest ranking officer reporting to the Minister is the Chief Of The Defence Staff . Although the Governor General Of Canada is the Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces , the ultimate responsibility resides with the Minister of National Defence.

The Minister of National Defence is also the designated Lead Minister for Search and Rescue (LMSAR) within the federal government.

The Defence portfolio for the Minister of National Defence also includes:

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