Dick Fadden (former DND Deputy Min) retiring as PM's National Security Advisor

[MarkOttawa]

Story here:
http://ipolitics.ca/2016/03/31/national-security-advisor-richard-fadden-retiring-pmo/

Offices under the position:
http://www.geds.gc.ca/en/GEDS?pgid=014&dn=ou%3DNSA-CNS%2C+ou%3DPCO-BCP%2C+o%3DGC%2C+c%3DCA

Jill Sinclair (former ADM POL) as successor?
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-sinclair-912b2a45

Mark
Ottawa

 

[jollyjacktar]

I wonder what prompted this?

 

[QM]

I wonder what prompted this?

Well he is 65 years old...

 

[jollyjacktar]

There is that, it seemed to be sort of sudden-ish after the change of masters.  Didn't realize he was 65.

 

[The Bread Guy]

There is that, it seemed to be sort of sudden-ish after the change of masters.  Didn't realize he was 65.

Well, he does have almost 40 years in the service.

Just like with this guy, New Boss wants new folks.  It'll be interesting to see who's going to replace Mr. Fadden - the outgoing person sure has a unique combination of previous jobs to bring to the position.

 

[jollyjacktar]

Well, he does have almost 40 years in the service.

Just like with this guy, New Boss wants new folks.  It'll be interesting to see who's going to replace Mr. Fadden - the outgoing person sure has a unique combination of previous jobs to bring to the position.

That was what I was wondering, if there wasn't a wee bit of spring cleaning going on by the new regime.  Sort of how a Lion will kill off the cubs of the previous leader of the pride.

 

[PPCLI Guy]

Did someone say Mike Day?

 

[The Bread Guy]

Did someone say Mike Day?

Maybe, but there might be some philosophical differences.

That said, a recent presentation of his seems to shy away from war-ish-ness ...

 

[The Bread Guy]

Another alleged name popping up via the Twitter-verse:  Jill Sinclair, Executive Director - External Engagement and Partnerships, Canadian Defence Academy.