Discussion · Oral Questions
David McGuinty Liberal
“Military recruiting is at a 30-year high. Over 45,000 people applied last year, which is more than double the year before. We beat our goal by hiring 7,310 regular force members, and we filled 70 of 97 critical jobs.”
“Mr. Speaker, we have good news for Canada, good news for the Canadian Armed Forces and good news for the member. Recruitment is at a 30-year high. He knows that, and here are the facts. Over the past year, the number of applicants has more than doubled, to over 45,000. We recruited 7,310 regular force members, surpassing our target. In addition, 70 of the 97 critical roles have been filled. We are just getting started. There is work to be done.”
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Mr. Speaker, we have good news for Canada, good news for the Canadian Armed Forces and good news for the member. Recruitment is at a 30-year high. He knows that, and here are the facts. Over the past year, the number of applicants has more than doubled, to over 45,000. We recruited 7,310 regular force members, surpassing our target. In addition, 70 of the 97 critical roles have been filled. We are just getting started. There is work to be done.