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More soldiers, more money. Canada’s top soldier extols benefits of spending boost

  • In Calgary on Saturday, Gen. Jennie Carignan announced Canada’s plan to boost defence spending, including personnel growth and pay raises, to enhance national security.
  • Following NATO leaders' agreement, Canada aims to meet a 5% GDP defence spending target, with 3.5% for core forces and 1.5% for infrastructure, to enhance national security.
  • Carignan noted CAF surpassed recruiting targets by 2,000, retention improved as fewer personnel leave service, about 18% of new recruits are women, and pay hikes vary by rank and trade.
  • Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann said extra pay and benefits boost morale, supporting Canada's Arctic defensive posture.
  • Carignan outlined plans to expand Canada's military to 30,000 reserves and 71,500 regular forces, with more radar bases and interception capabilities to bolster Arctic sovereignty amid global uncertainty.
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The Armed Forces surpassed its target of 2,000 recruits, a first in 10 years. The post General Carignan applauds an expected increase in military spending appeared first on Les Affaires.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
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