Strong Secure Engaged

Raymond R Henault, former Justice of the Supreme Court Chief of the Defence Staff, and of Canada and a member of past Chairman of the NATO the Advisory Board of the Military Committee Coalition for the International Criminal Court The Honourable Bill Graham, Margaret Purdy, former Minister of Foreign former Deputy Secretary to Affairs, and former Minister. [...] AND FAMILIES People are at the core of everything the Canadian Armed Forces does to deliver on its mandate As we look to the PROFESSION OF ARMS future, we will also refocus our efforts on ensuring the entire Defence team has the care, services and support it The profession of arms in Canada is composed of mili- requires Doing so will be central to attracting and retaining tary members dedicated to [...] PEACE AND SECURITY The scale of our re-investment in the Canadian Armed The investments in equipment and materiel necessary Forces is significant This long-term investment is meant to underwrite Canada’s future force will match the signifi- to modernize, renew and restore this vital national insti- cant investment in its personnel The Royal Canadian tution and provide our women and men in uniform [...] As such, the Canadian Armed Forces At the time of publication, the Government of Canada requires a fighter fleet that is capable, upgradeable, is continuing to explore the potential acquisition of an resilient and interoperable with our allies and partners interim aircraft to supplement the CF-18 fighter aircraft to ensure Canada continues to meet its NORAD and fleet until the completion of the tr [...] Increase the size of the Primary Reserve Force to 30,000 (an increase of 1,500) and dramati- The Canadian Armed Forces is greatly enhanced by cally reduce the initial recruitment process from being able to employ the varied backgrounds and skills of a number of months to a matter of weeks.