Military hits 30-year recruitment high but still falls short in key trades

Minister of 好色tv Defence David J. McGuinty delivers remarks at Nokia鈥檚 Canada headquarters in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

OTTAWA - Defence Minister David McGuinty says military recruitment has reached a 30-year high after the 好色tv Armed Forces brought in more than 7,000 new members in the past year.

McGuinty says the military received more than 44,000 applications over the past year to join the regular force, which is 62 per cent higher than the year before.

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