Tag #Defence Personnel

How do the CAF's recent changes to security clearance requirements contribute to its improved recruitment rates?

The CAF's adjustments to medical standards and security clearance processes are directly linked to its persistent recruitment challenges. For years, the CAF only met 60-65 percent of its recruitment goals; however, recent policy changes have increased recruitment to over 80 percent of the goal. These strategic shifts aim to attract a more diverse talent pool and address a significant personnel shortage of approximately 15,000 members.