Military’s Chief Orders Halt to Non-Essential Activities, Focus on Personnel Crisis

Military’s Chief Orders Halt to Non-Essential Activities, Focus on Personnel Crisis
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces march during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary on July 8, 2016. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh
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Chief of the defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre is ordering an immediate halt to all non-essential activities in favour of boosting military recruitment and retention, with the Canadian Armed Forces facing an unprecedented personnel crisis.

Eyre issued the sweeping order to senior commanders across the country on Thursday, saying dramatic action is needed to ensure the military has the troops it needs to respond to growing demands and threats at home and abroad.