How we protect and defend Canada, its citizens and infrastructure. Military history, ranks, equipment and operations. Border, transportation and cyber security.

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Jobs in the Forces

Canadian military support to Ukraine

Military ranks

Defence equipment

Canada’s Defence Policy

Join the Cadet Program

Services and information

National security

Counter-terrorism, security screenings, protecting critical infrastructure, counter proliferation

Canadian Armed Forces

Military jobs, history, pay, benefits, ranks, equipment, operations, medals

Jobs in national security and defence

Apply for civilian jobs in security intelligence, border services, defence and public safety. Join the Canadian Armed Forces or the RCMP

Services and benefits

Pay, pension, benefits, services and training for military members

Cyber security

Devices, home and business networks, protect your identity and money, online safety, cyberbullying

Defence equipment purchases and upgrades

Defence purchases, upgrades and maintenance projects for land, sea, and air equipment. Our procurement process, strategy and announcements

Protecting the Canadian border

Report suspicious border activity, how we securely manage the entry and exit of people and goods

Transportation security

Aviation, marine, rail and road security

Features

Our North, Strong and Free

A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence

Strengthening border security

Canada’s plan to strengthen, secure and efficiently manage our borders

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