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The 'Minister of National Defence' (French: ''Ministre de la Défense nationale'') is a Minister of the Crown; the Canadian politician within the Cabinet of Canada responsible for the Department of National Defence which oversees the Canadian Forces.
The position was pre-dated by the Minister of Militia and Defence. During World War II, the Minister of National Defence was assisted by two subordinate ministers, the Minister of National Defence for Air and Minister of National Defence for Naval Services. The portfolio was merged into a single ministry following the end of the war.
The current Minister of National Defence is The Honourable Peter MacKay.
The highest ranking officer reporting to the Minister is the Chief of the Defence Staff. Although the Governor General of Canada is the Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces, the ultimate responsibility resides with the Minister of National Defence.
The Minister of National Defence is also the designated Lead Minister for Search and Rescue (LMSAR) within the federal government.
The Defence portfolio for the Minister of National Defence also includes:

★ Defence Research & Development Canada

★ Communications Security Establishment

★ Canadian Forces Housing Agency

★ Judge Advocate General

★ Military Police Complaints Commission

★ Canadian Forces Grievance Board

★ Office of the Chief Military Judge

★ Office of the National Defence and Canadian Forces Ombudman

★ Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency

★ Cadets Canada and Junior Canadian Rangers

★ National Search and Rescue Secretariat

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★ List of Canadian Ministers of National Defence

★ Minister of Militia and Defence (Canada)

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★ National Defence and Canadian Forces