National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces provide advice and support to the Minister of National Defence and implement government decisions regarding the defence of Canadian interests at home and abroad.
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Browse Forces jobs
Browse job opportunities with the Forces.
Find a recruiter
Search for the location of a recruitment centre near you.
View pay rates for Forces members
Obtain information about pay rates for Canadian Armed Forces members.
Discover the Royal Military College of Canada
Explore the learning programs and studies available at the Royal Military College of Canada.
Learn about the cadets
Join the cadets, one of the largest federally funded youth programs in Canada.
Explore the ranks of the Forces
Discover the various ranks within the Navy, Army and Air Force.
View the Forces image gallery
Explore images and videos of the Forces in action.
Find out about Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2)
Discover this specialized unit that combats terrorism at home and abroad.
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Join the Canadian Armed Forces
Become one of the men and women serving proudly in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Minister Sajjan Launches Public Consultations on Defence Policy Review
Provide feedback on Canada's defence policy
You're not alone
Mental Health Resources for Canadian Armed Forces members and families.
Corporate information
Minister of National Defence
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence