Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan has been named the latest Canadian Forces Provost Marshal (CF PM) and has taken the helm of the Canadian Forces Military Police Group (CF MP Gp). This significant leadership transition occurred on December 10, 2024, in a formal ceremony hosted at His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Carleton, located in Ottawa. The event marked the conclusion of Major-General Simon Trudeau’s tenure and the start of Brigadier-General Hanrahan’s.
“The work of the Military Police continues to strive toward and support a safe and welcoming place for all within the Department of National Defence, Canadian Armed Forces and the larger defence community. Together, we will face new challenges and seize opportunities within our organizations to enhance military police capabilities, always prioritizing the safety and security of the defence community. I congratulate Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan on their appointment as the new Canadian Forces Provost Marshal,” expressed General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff.
The occasion was attended by notable figures, including General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), who officiated the change of command. Brigadier-General Hanrahan’s appointment to this critical role underscores the Canadian Armed Forces’ continued commitment to excellence in leadership within its military police organization.
“I extend my congratulations to Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan on becoming the new Canadian Forces Provost Marshal and assuming command of the Canadian Forces Military Police Group. I have full faith in Brigadier-General Hanrahan’s leadership in guiding the Military Police in their important work. I want to thank Major-General Simon Trudeau for his six and a half years of service as the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal,” stated the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence.