NR–05.011 - February 28, 2005 OTTAWA -- Canadian Forces non-commissioned members, general service officers and pilots (lieutenant-colonel and below), as well as junior medical and dental officers (lieutenant and second lieutenant), will receive pay increases for fiscal years 2004/05 and 2005/06. "I'm very pleased with the increases," said Defence Minister Bill Graham, "this government is committed to taking care of every Canadian Forces member, investing in them, and giving them confidence in the future. These raises will aid our efforts to recruit and retain the best people for the Canadian Forces, and are consistent with our commitment to improving the quality of life of members and their families." "The hard-working men and women of our Canadian Forces merit these increases," added General Rick Hillier, Chief of Defence Staff. "They perform the toughest of duties to the highest standard--day in and day out." Non-commissioned members will receive pay increases as follows: Effective April 1, 2004 - 2.25 %. Effective April 1, 2004 - a comparability adjustment of 4.25% that reflects additional salary adjustments provided to similar Public Service occupations. Effective April 1, 2005 - 2.4%. General service officers and pilots, lieutenant-colonel and below, medical and dental officers in the ranks of lieutenant and second lieutenant will receive pay increases as follows; Effective April 1, 2004 - 2.25% Effective April 1, 2004 - a comparability adjustment of 1.03% that reflects additional salary adjustments provided to comparable Public Service occupations. Effective April 1, 2005 - 2.4%. Increases for specialist officers (doctors and lawyers) are under review and will be announced when finalized. In addition, environmental pay, such as sea duty, field and aircrew allowances, for all CF members, has been increased by 5.68% for FY 04/05 and by 2.4% for FY 05/06. - 30 - DND/CF Public Affairs Contacts
