| Dates of Office | Chief of the Defence Staff |
|---|
| 1964 - 1966 | Air Chief Marshal F. R. Miller |
| 1966 - 1969 | General J. V. Allard |
| 1969 - 1972 | General F. R. Sharp |
| 1972 - 1977 | General J. A. Dextraze |
| 1977 - 1980 | General Robert H. Falls |
| 1980 - 1983 | General R. M. Withers |
| 1983 - 1986 | General G. C. E. Thériault |
| 1986 - 1989 | General P. D. Manson |
| 1989 - 1993 | General John de Chastelain |
| 1993 | Admiral John Anderson |
| 1994 - 1995 | General John de Chastelain |
| 1995 - 1996 | General Jean Boyle |
| 1996 - Sep 17 1997 | Vice-Admiral Larry Murray |
| Sep 17 1997 - Jun 28 2001 | General Maurice Baril |
| Jun 28 2001 - Feb 4 2005 | General Raymond Henault |
| Feb 4 2005 - | General Rick Hillier |
