Canadian Armed Forces changeofcommand ceremony January 14 2021 - In a virtual ceremony, command of the Canadian Armed Forces is transferred from General Jonathan Vance, the outgoing chief of the defence staff, to Vice-Admiral Art McDonald. Governor General Julie Payette, Canada’s commander-in-chief, presides over the ceremony, during which McDonald is also promoted to the rank of admiral. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, and Associate Defence Minister...