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Pat Finn, the Department of National Defence’s top procurement official, has told his staff he will be retiring at the end of this summer. During his tenure Finn, the assistant deputy minister for materiel, oversaw key projects such as the Canadian Surface Combatant and the fighter jet replacement.

“I am writing to inform all of you that, after forty years of service in the Department of National Defence, I have decided that I will be retiring at the end of this summer,” Finn wrote staff. “My journey at defence has been truly exceptional and I have been very privileged, particularly for being able to work with all of you. You have inspired me on a daily basis through your professionalism, perseverance, and patience (particularly with me). Your commitment to the defence of Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces is boundless, and that is why I have so much respect for all of you.”

Troy Crosby will be assuming the role of Acting ADM(Materiel), he added.

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DND is not releasing Finn’s specific retirement date, citing the Privacy Act.

However, the DND considers “end of the summer” as the period being up to Sept. 21.