Canadian Armed Forces Archives

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Equality Versus Equity: On Improving Gender Parity in the Canadian Armed Forces

byChloe Dizon
July 4, 2023

Therefore, if the CAF is to survive the ongoing recruitment and retention crisis, explicit language that outlines equitable outcomes for servicewomen is needed in the upcoming defence policy update.

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Diversity in the Canadian Military: Culture or Just Numbers?

byJohn Coniconde
December 15, 2021

Examining the current state of diversity within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), along with the benefits that a targeted increase in diversity could bring to the institution. Looking specifically at the hiring and recruitment practices within the CAF, the author discusses the potential that improvement in these areas could bring to organizational effectiveness and Canada’s leadership reputation on the world stage.