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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

News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | November 20, 2019

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Feds request $24.8-billion boost as Liberals double down on budget 2024 pledges in latest estimates

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Japan not taking part in procurement bid for Canadian Navy’s new subs

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Billions from public-service pension plan surplus gives Liberals many options

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New government spending request will be snared in parliamentary gridlock while privilege debate persists

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Trump adds pressure to increase defence spending, but MPs and others consider U.S. NATO withdrawal unlikely

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