A Missed Opportunity for Canada's Military Influence The election of Gen. Carsten Breuer as head of the NATO Military Committee has sparked disappointment in Ottawa, where Gen.
Jennie Carignan had been a strong contender for the position. Her defeat marks a missed opportunity for Canada to take on a more prominent role within the alliance and its military leadership.
A Canadian candidate hadn't held this position in almost two decades, with the last one being retired General Ray Henault from 2005 to 2008.