The Canadian military's second-in-command will soon be replaced as part of an anticipated major shakeup of the senior ranks of the embattled institution. Lt.-Gen. Mike Rouleau will be moved aside as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS) in order to make way for Lt.-Gen. Frances Allen, CBC News has confirmed. Global News first reported the latest shakeup, but a confidential source confirmed the information late Monday to CBC News. Allen, who as a major-general served as the deputy vice chief, is currently Canada's military representative at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. She will become the first woman to hold the position of vice chief and in that capacity will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the military.

Source: CBC News March 09, 2021 05:15 UTC