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Canada Aims to Add 400,000 Military Volunteers

12/13/2025

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Canada plans to boost its military reserves by 400,000 volunteers, adding to a force of 70,000 regulars and 23,561 part-time members.
The plan relaxes entry standards and minimizes training, raising concerns about incentives to volunteer.
Defence Chief General Jennie Carignan says the plan focuses on sovereignty and disaster response, not a reaction to the United States.
Canada seeks inspiration from Finland's conscription model to expand its military capabilities.

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Canada plans to boost its military reserves by 400,000 volunteers, adding to a force of 70,000 regulars and 23,561 part-time members.
The plan relaxes entry standards and minimizes training, raising concerns about incentives to volunteer.
Defence Chief General Jennie Carignan says the plan focuses on sovereignty and disaster response, not a reaction to the United States.
Canada seeks inspiration from Finland's conscription model to expand its military capabilities.