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Rear-Admiral Scott Bishop assumed the role of Commander Canadian Forces Intelligence Command (CFINTCOM) and Chief of Defence Intelligence Friday from Lieutenant-General Paul Wynnyk. The change of command ceremony was held at the Cartier Square Drill Hall. Rear-Admiral Bishop has served in a variety of command and staff roles during his career, most recently serving as Director General International Security Policy.

At the same ceremony, the change of appointment of the CFINTCOM Chief Warrant Officer took place, the Canadian Forces noted in a news release. Command Chief Warrant Officer Don MacIsaac was replaced by Command Chief Warrant Officer Robert Viel.

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CFINTCOM’s mandate is to “provide credible, timely, and integrated defence intelligence capabilities, products, and services to the Canadian Armed Forces, Department of National Defence, Government of Canada, and Allies in support of Canada’s national security objectives,” the Canadian Forces said.

After nearly two years as Commander CFINTCOM, Lieutenant-General Wynnyk will assume command of the Canadian Army on July 14.