December 4, 2025 - Ottawa, ON - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
On November 25, 2025, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, officially established the Canadian Joint Forces Command (CJFC), a new Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) command designed to strengthen leadership, coordination, and accountability for joint military capabilities across the CAF.
Lieutenant-General Darcy Molstad and Chief Warrant Officer Donovan Crawford have been named as the inaugural CJFC command team.
CJFC will bring together people, systems, and expertise from across the CAF to build and manage the joint capabilities needed to protect Canada and meaningfully contribute to our allies and partners. This new command reflects a shift toward integrated defence operations, enabling the CAF to respond effectively across all domains-land, sea, air, cyber, space and information environment.
Just as the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force develop and manage their respective capabilities, the creation of CJFC will enable the same standard for joint capabilities across the CAF.
