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Declan Bigras, a 19-year-old from Aylmer, Quebec, has faced challenges in enlisting with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) since he was 17, including technical issues with the recruitment portal. After joining air cadets at 13 and achieving leadership in his squadron, he remains determined to join the military amidst a nationwide recruiting crisis. An audit revealed extensive delays in processing applications, with only one in 13 applicants reaching basic training, partly due to concerns about military culture. Despite recent increases in recruitment numbers, the CAF still faces a significant personnel shortfall.

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