Canadian armed forces address ottawa

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The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) face a personnel crisis, falling short of their authorized strength by 16,000 members.

This alarming deficit compromises the CAF’s ability to meet both domestic and international obligations.

One would assume that such a dire situation would prompt extraordinary efforts to recruit and retain talent. While CAF leaders claim to be addressing the issue, anecdotal evidence paints a far less promising picture.

Stories from the field reveal systemic inefficiencies in both recruitment and retention, leading to a troubling conclusion: the CAF is failing to attract and retain the talent it so desperately needs.