Government of Canada expands support to Canada's reservists and their employers

News Release

November 25, 2014

OTTAWA – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence, today announced a new Government of Canada program, which will provide financial support to employers of Canadian Armed Forces reservists who deploy on operations.

Canada’s reservists make an extraordinary commitment and many personal sacrifices to keep Canadians safe. The Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program will provide compensation to employers of reservists who grant their reservist-employees leave to deploy on operational duty. The program, delivered jointly by the Department of National Defence and Employment and Social Development Canada, will fulfill our government’s commitment to ensure employers of Canadian reservists have more support when reservists are called upon to serve Canada through military operations.

Quick Facts

Employer support is a force enabler, and is key to the generation of skilled forces. Reservists have the unique challenge of balancing the demands of civilian careers with military duty.
A sustainable Reserve Force, trained and equipped to meet the operational needs and challenges of the Canadian Armed Forces, is critical to operational success.
The Government of Canada is enhancing programs and policies to ensure that Canadian reservists receive the widest possible support, care, and recognition they deserve for the vital contributions they make to Canada and Canadians.

Quotes

“Today’s announcement is welcome news for Canadian Armed Forces, and indeed all Canadians. Reservists are a vital part of the Canadian Armed Forces, making valuable contributions to operations at home and abroad. The Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program will help offset costs incurred by employers, due to hiring replacements or dealing with lost productivity, when reservists deploy on operational duty.”
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence

“Reserve employer support directly contributes to the operational readiness of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program enhances the existing suite of employer support programs currently in place to ensure that Canada maintains an effective, deployable Reserve Force and that reservists are able to balance the demands of two concurrent careers.”
Rear-Admiral Jennifer Bennett, Chief Reserves and Cadets

“The introduction of this program ensures that Canada remains at the leading edge in delivering a world-class employer support program that answer the needs of the reservists and the Canadian Armed Forces, while building bridges with employers and business leaders in communities across Canada who support the work of the Canadian Armed Forces.”
Mr. Scott Shepherd, National Chair, Canadian Forces Liaison Council

Associated Links

CFLC website
Employment and Social Development Canada
Backgrounder: Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program
Twitter: Follow @CLFCCA

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Media inquiries

Major Doug Keirstead
Senior Public Affairs Officer
Chief Reserves and Cadets
Phone: 613-996-4314
Email: doug.keirstead@forces.gc.ca
After Hours: 613-897-2751

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