User:Annes.mary/Department of National Defence (Canada)

Deputy Minister
The Department of National Defence is led by the Deputy Minister of National Defence, currently, Bill Matthews. The Deputy Minster is chosen by the cabinet through the recommendation of the Prime Minster at that time. The Deputy Minster will stay in their position regardless of whether the cabinet or Prime Minister has changed.

Deputy Minister's Office
The Deputy Minister has a varying amount of Assistant Deputy Minister's (referred to as ADM's), Chief's, and Associates that over see various tasks within the department ranging from Material Acquisition to Information Management to Public Affairs. There are 3 other office's that operate under the Deputy Minister which are DND/CF Legal Advisors, National Security and Intelligence Review and oversight Coordination Secretariat, and the Chief of Defence intelligence.

Associate Deputy Minister
The associate Deputy Minister has no set role description. They are to take over the files and tasks the Deputy Minister gives them. The position is currently held by Stefanie Beck.

Assistant Deputy Minister (Public Affairs)
The Assistant Deputy Minister (Public affairs), referred to as ADM(PA), oversee communications related tasks such as advice and guidance in relation to Canada's defences. The position is currently held by Taylor Paxton, who reports directly to the Deputy Minister.

Assistant Deputy Minister (Defence Research and Development Canada)
The Assistant Deputy Minister (Defence Research and Development Canada), referred to as ADM(DRDC), oversees the department's scientific and technological advancements and provides sound technological advice on Canada's defence systems. No name is currently assigned to this position. The ADM(DRDC) reports directly to the Deputy Minister.

Assistant Deputy Minister (Information Management)
The Assistant Deputy Minister (Information Management) recently changed their name to Chief Information Officer, referred to as CIO. The CIO group oversees the management of key information and intelligence for Canada's defence and cyber operations for DND and CAF. The position is currently held by Leonard (Len) Bastien, who is also the department's Defence Champion for Persons with Disabilities. The CIO reports directly to the Deputy Minister.

Assistant Deputy Minister (Review Services)
The Assistant Deputy Minister (Review Services), referred to as ADM(RS), oversees changes and reviews requested policies and promote improvements to Canadian operations at home and abroad. The position is currently held by Julie Charron, who reports directly to the Deputy Minister.

Assistant Deputy Minister (Data, Innovation, and Analytics)
The Assistant Deputy Minister (Data, Innovation, and Analytics), referred to as ADM(DIA), oversees data decision taken by the department as well as overseeing its integration into the department and analytics. The position is currently held by Stephen Burt, who reports directly to the Deputy Minister.

Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy)
The Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy), referred to as ADM(POL), oversees defence policy proceedings, developments, and support for the department and the Canadian Armed Forces. The position has been held by Peter Hammerschmidt since 2017 and he reports directly to the Minister of National Defence.

Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance)
The Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance), referred to as ADM(FIN) or Chief Financial Officer, oversees all financial dealings within the department including but not limited to financial management, budget approvals, financial reallocation, and financial support. The position has been held by Cheri Crosby since 2019 and she reports directly to the Minister of National Defence.

Assistant Deputy Minister (Material)
The Assistant Deputy Minister (Material), referred to as ADM(MAT), oversees all Material acquisitions and service that are needed by the department or Canadian Armed Forces. The position has been held by Troy Crosby since 2019 and he reports directly to the Minister of National Defence.

Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure & Environment)
The Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure & Environment), referred to as ADM(IE), oversees real estates acquisitions and needs for the Canadian Armed Forces as well as property management, infrastructure and environmental needs related to the department. The position has been held by Rob Chambers since 2019 and reports directly to the Minister of National Defence.

Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian)
The Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian), referred to as ADM(HR-Civ), oversees all the human resources needs of the Defence Teams civilian members which includes but is not limited to recruitment, retention strategies, employment offers, and staffing policies. The position has been held by Isabelle Desmartis since 2016 and reports directly to the Minister of National Defence.