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Military making progress on Indigenous, visible minority recruitment, lagging on attracting women

Despite Liberal policy aiming for 25 per cent female recruits by 2026, the number of women in Regular Forces and Primary Reserves is still below 16 per cent, according to latest data.

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BY AIDAN CHAMANDY
November 20, 2019

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OpinionBY CHARLOTTE DUVAL-LANTOINE

The current offensive fails to address two important factors that have led the military to its worrisome personnel circumstances: systemic flaws in the recruitment process, and under investments in human resources.

Throwing money at recruitment won’t fix the CAF’s personnel problems

OpinionBY CHARLOTTE DUVAL-LANTOINE

The current offensive fails to address two important factors that have led the military to its worrisome personnel circumstances: systemic flaws in the recruitment process, and under investments in human resources.

To entice Canadian soldiers, give them the tools they need to do the job

OpinionBY SCOTT TAYLOR

The best way to address both the recruiting and retention dilemma for the Armed Forces would be to ensure our troops are equipped with modern weaponry.

To entice Canadian soldiers, give them the tools they need to do the job

OpinionBY SCOTT TAYLOR

The best way to address both the recruiting and retention dilemma for the Armed Forces would be to ensure our troops are equipped with modern weaponry.

Military recruitment and retention crisis requires addressing low morale, housing availability, say Tory, NDP critics

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Facing a shortfall of approximately 10,000 unfilled positions, the Canadian Armed Forces needs expedited training for personnel and more affordable housing access, say opposition MPs.

Military recruitment and retention crisis requires addressing low morale, housing availability, say Tory, NDP critics

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Facing a shortfall of approximately 10,000 unfilled positions, the Canadian Armed Forces needs expedited training for personnel and more affordable housing access, say opposition MPs.