How does the Canadian military differ from the US military in terms of political control and oversight?

The Canadian military and the US military are both under civilian control, but there are some differences in their political control and oversight.

In Canada, the Minister of National Defence is responsible for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The Minister is a member of Parliament appointed by the Prime Minister, and is accountable to Parliament for the CAF's actions. The Minister is advised by the Chief of the Defence Staff, who is the highest-ranking officer in the CAF.

In the United States, the Secretary of Defense is responsible for the US military. The Secretary is a member of the President's Cabinet and is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Secretary is accountable to the President for the US military's actions. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the highest-ranking officer in the US military and is the principal military adviser to the President, the National Security Council, and the Secretary of Defense.

While both militaries are under civilian control, the Canadian military is generally considered to have more parliamentary oversight than the US military. This is due to the fact that the Minister of National Defence is accountable to Parliament, while the US Secretary of Defense is accountable to the President. Additionally, the Canadian military is subject to more external oversight, as the Auditor General of Canada regularly reviews the CAF's performance and spending, and the Military Police Complaints Commission reviews complaints against military police.