Department of National Defence (DND) is the branch of the Government of Canada responsible for defending Canada, its interests and its values, while contributing to international peace and security.
This federal government department and the Canadian Forces exist to protect Canada, defend North America in co-operation with the United States, and contribute to international peace. Source: DND
The Department of National Defence, frequently referred to by its acronym DND, is the department within the government of Canada with responsibility for Canada's military, known as the Canadian Forces.