The Canadian Forces provost marshal (CFPM; French Grande Prévôt des Forces canadiennes) is an advisor to the chief of the defence staff on policing matters.
He or she is an active member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.
In this capacity, he or she is responsible for investigations conducted by any unit or other element under his or her command; the establishment of and compliance with selection, training and professional standards for the military police, as well as investigations in respect of conduct that is inconsistent with the professional standards applicable to the military police or the Military Police Professional Code of Conduct.
The CFPM reports to the vice chief of the defence staff.
The current CFPM and commander of the Canadian Forces Military Police Group is Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan.