Leaked Canadian military report shows many new recruits are quickly leaving

Among the reasons cited by the new members are the difficulty of adapting to military life and the long delays in training.

Canadian military’s new recruitment tool faces rollout problems - National

One applicant trying to reenlist describes the system as slow and cumbersome, saying: 'Any enthusiasm I had for re-enlisting has completely evaporated.'

Leaked Canadian military report shows many new recruits are quickly leaving

The Canadian military insists it's getting a handle on its recruiting crisis, but a new leaked internal report obtained by CBC News suggests many of those who come through the door quickly leave in frustration over the inability to get trained and into the job they want.

Why embracing drones & autonomous weapon systems are key to addressing CAF recruiting and retention challenges - Spencer Fernando

There are many ways to address Canada's military recruiting challenges. Better housing, higher pay, more social/family supports, and expanded training capacity are all key. However, we must also 'meet people where they are.' If we want people to join the CAF and stay in the CAF, the offering of a military career must better align with the skills of young Canadians. And that starts with linking video games and drone warfare. While war is not a ga…

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The Canadian military insists it’s getting a handle on its recruiting crisis, but a new leaked internal report obtained by CBC News suggests many of those who come through the door quickly leave in frustration over the inability to get trained and into the job they want. In addition, the effort to retain experienced soldiers, sailors and aircrew was dealt an important blow recently when a Department of National Defence office — set up to find wa…