OTTAWA - The Liberal government in Ottawa is nominating the head of Canada’s military, Gen. Jennie Carignan, as a candidate for a top role in NATO.

Defence Minister David McGuinty announced her candidacy for chair of the NATO Military Committee — the main military adviser for NATO’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte.

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