CAF Footprint
Map of Canada demonstrating the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) disposition across Canada. Most of the Reserve Forces are concentrated in southern Ontario, southern Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The Regular Force is distributed in a similar manner. Finally, the Canadian Rangers are dispersed across the country, but primarily in Northern Canada.Long description
- Defence Team comprised of Canadian Armed Forces members and civilians of the Department of National Defence
- Represented in more than 3,000 communities, CAF have a significant presence in every province and territory and an authorized strength of up to:
- 71,500 Regular Force
- 30,000 Reserve Force
- 5,200 Rangers in 180 Patrols
- 3,340 Junior Canadian Rangers
- 6,771 COATS
- 46,372 Cadets
CAF military installations
Map of Canada demonstrates where CAF installations are located. They are divided between the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in light blue, Canadian Army (Can Army) in green, Royal Canada Navy (RCN) in purple, and other organizations (Other L1) in small black dots. These CAF installations are dispersed throughout the country, with a concentration in southern Ontario/Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. There is CAF presence in every province and territory, including Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert – an RCAF installation can be found at Canada’s most northern point.Long description
Public Servant Employees by Location (April 2023)
Map of Canada displays where DND public servant employees are located as of April 2023. Different shades of blue denote the following regions/areas: the Pacific, Prairies, Ontario, National Capital Region, Québec, and the Atlantic. Key cities are also indicated on the map.Long description
Economic Presence for 2021-2022
Map of Canada shows spending in millions by province, and posted personnel in each province. (spending shown in millions)Long description
* The dollar amounts represent DND spending on personnel, operations and maintenance, capital, and grants and contributions. Personnel spending reflects only salaries and wages. Benefits and allowances are not included.
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