Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
DND (Department of National Defence)
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Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
Other form(s) of name
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Description area
Dates of existence
History
Established by the National Defence Act, the Department of National Defence incorporates the military forces of Canada. The fundamental goal of DND and the Canadian Forces is to protect Canada, and Canadian interests and values, while contributing to international peace and security. The Canadian Forces includes the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the Royal Canadian Navy.
For more information, visit http://www.forces.gc.ca.