Canadian Military Still Losing More Soldiers Than It Recruits, Latest Data Shows

Canadian Forces soldiers march during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Alta., on July 8, 2022. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has not turned around its personnel issues with latest figures showing more soldiers are leaving the ranks than are being recruited.

According to information presented in an Inquiry of Ministry in the House of Commons on Jan. 29, and first covered by Blacklock’s Reporter, the CAF recruited 3,026 soldiers in the Regular Force so far in financial year 2023-2024, whereas 3,273 left the organization.