Admiral Art McDonald, has stepped down ahead of an investigation into unspecified allegations.
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan made the bombshell announcement late last night.
He said McDonald left the post voluntarily, and the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service had been tasked to look into the matter.
Lieutenant General Wayne Eyre is taking over the role of acting chief of the defence staff.
Burden on Taxpayers Not Sustainable: Chair
Wayne Redekop says the province has disregard for burden placed on taxpayers for services
More Cuts to Urgent Centre Hours
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Motorcycle Racer Loses Life in Crash
Police say it happened Saturday night at Welland Club, popular racer killed
NRP Searching for Missing Teenager
They say Jada Balgobin was last seen in St. Catharines
Drug House Targeted in Shooting
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Welland Committee to Fight Homelessness
Local advocate, and former addict, encourages council to assemble group to work at eliminating problem
Hospital Parking Fees Will Stay
Ontario government voted down eliminating paid parking, Nova Scotia government did opposite
Senior Charged with Indecent Act
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