How can Canadians serve in the military on a part-time basis?
- In the local part-time navy, militia and air reserves
- Only by enlisting full-time
- Through the Canada Revenue Agency
- Through the Senate
Answer: In the local part-time navy, militia and air reserves
Canadians can serve part-time in their local navy, militia and air reserves. This service brings valuable experience, skills and contacts. Full-time service in the regular Canadian Forces (navy, army and air force) is another option.
Learn more: Defending Canada
- There is no compulsory military service in Canada.
- The regular Canadian Forces (navy, army and air force) are an excellent career choice.
- Part-time service is possible in the local navy, militia and air reserves, giving valuable experience, skills and contacts.
- The cadets help young people learn discipline, responsibility and skills.
- You can also serve in the Coast Guard or emergency services such as a police force or fire department.
- The Canadian Rangers are part of the Canadian Forces Reserves (militia). Drawing on indigenous knowledge and experience, they travel by snowmobile in winter and all-terrain vehicles in summer from Resolute to the Magnetic North Pole.
- The Rangers play a key role in meeting the security and sovereignty challenges of Canada’s North and keep the flag flying in Canada’s Arctic.