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.
Contract Awarded on Garden City Skyway
The province announced who is receiving the design contract for the twinning of the skyway
Police Looking for Missing Boy
They say Cyril Monteiro was last seen yesterday
Safety Concerns Found in Truck Blitz
Trucks intentionally bypass QEW scale
Police Looking for 2 Robbery Suspects
NRP looking for car similar to this one, after attempted robbery in West Lincoln
Closures Don't Have to Take Place: Mayor
Wayne Redekop to reveal information tomorrow at Fort Erie town hall that'll leave unsavoury taste
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
The reductions coming over the summer in Fort Erie and Port Colborne as Niagara Health grapples with continued doctor shortages
Motorcycle Racer Loses Life in Crash
Police say it happened Saturday night at Welland Club, popular racer killed