Canadian Military Plans to Increase Personnel by 300,000

The Canadian Forces is seeking volunteers from public servants to bolster its ranks to 300,000 as part of a mobilization plan, according to a directive from Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan and Deputy Minister Stefanie Beck. The initiative includes a one-week training course for federal and provincial employees, focusing on basic military skills, with less strict entry requirements. While participation will be voluntary, the plan emphasizes a collective effort from all Canadians, requiring engagement across government and society. A “tiger team” has been established to facilitate this mobilization, consulting with allies like Finland, which has a conscription-based military system.

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