Wayne Eyre
General Wayne Eyre is a senior officer in the Canadian Armed Forces who has served as the Chief of the Defence Staff. He has been vocal about addressing the challenges Canada faces in maintaining its sovereignty in the Arctic region, particularly in light of increasing military activities by Russia and China. Eyre's insights highlight the need for enhanced military capabilities and presence in the North to secure Canadian interests.
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General Wayne Eyre warned of a critical shortfall in personnel.
Immigration program’s new focus on military recruits unlikely to solve shortages, experts say
Canada· 2026-02-20
Retired general Wayne Eyre said earlier this month that Canada should keep its options open when it comes to nuclear weapons.
Canada should not join the nuclear clubCanada· 2026-02-18
Retired general Wayne Eyre, the country’s former top soldier, told an Ottawa defence forum on Monday that while he doesn’t advocate incorporating such weapons into the country’s arsenal, Canada should 'keep our options open.'
Canada has no interest in acquiring nuclear weapons, Defence Minister saysCanada· 2026-02-03
Retired general Wayne Eyre says Canada should maintain flexibility on the question of acquiring nuclear weapons.
Canada should keep options open on nuclear weapons, former top soldier saysCanada· 2026-02-02General Wayne Eyre, former chief of defence staff for Canada, pointed out that popular support for defence investment is not the same in Canada.
A fighting chance: How Canada can beef up its defences and grow its economy at the same timeCanada· 2025-12-05
Retired general Wayne Eyre, former chief of defence staff between 2021 and 2024, says persistent underfunding of the CAF was an issue while he was in the Forces.
Ottawa plans to spend big on defence. But is there a long-term vision for Canada’s military?Canada· 2025-11-08
Wayne Eyre is a former chief of defence staff and a prominent adviser to Dominion Dynamics.
Ottawa-based Dominion Dynamics launches to build Canadian Arctic sensor networkCanada· 2025-10-15
Retired general Wayne Eyre, formerly Canada’s top soldier as chief of the defence staff, said submarines are among key priorities.
How should Canada rearm itself? Fix aging bases, buy submarines, air-defence systems, experts sayCanada· 2025-07-20Retired general Wayne Eyre, the former chief of the defence staff, said he can think of many places where Canada can invest to reach the 3.5-per-cent target.
Carney to sign defence pacts with EU and NATO as Middle East conflict takes centre stageCanada· 2025-06-23
Wayne Eyre expressed support for the civilian-military panels.
National Defence to set up civilian-military panels to discipline members accused of inappropriate conductCanada· 2025-06-09
General (Retired) Wayne Eyre served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 40 years, including as Canada’s chief of the defence staff from 2021 to 2024.
Opinion: The urgency is upon us: We need to defend CanadaCanada· 2025-04-05
Retired general Wayne Eyre, formerly the chief of the defence staff for Canada, said he believes Canada needs to exceed 2 per cent for defence spending.
Poilievre says Canada, not U.S., will set its own defence budget as Trump pushes for 5% NATO spending targetCanada· 2025-04-04
In 2022, Canada’s then-top soldier General Wayne Eyre warned that Canada’s 'tenuous hold' on its Arctic territories will come under increasing challenge.
Poilievre pledges Arctic military base, naval icebreakers if party forms governmentCanada· 2025-02-10