Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale

Armed ForcesOntario, Canada10001+ Employees

The Department of National Defence (DND) is a Canadian government department responsible for defending the country’s interests and values both at home and abroad, and for contributing to international peace and security. It functions as the civilian support system for the Canadian Forces, assisting the minister in discharging responsibilities. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, it operates within the Armed Forces sector as Canada’s central defense institution.

It is the largest department of the Government of Canada in terms of budget and staffing. The department exists to aid the minister and to provide a civilian support system for the Canadian Forces. This arrangement places it as a central component of Canada's public sector defense apparatus.

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