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Contingency cost moves for personal reasons, compassionate status, and compassionate postings
Understand the differences and the steps to follow to request one of these three options.
There are International Reserves Programs!
The CAF’s Chief Reserves and the Directorate of Reserves offer three International Reserve Programs.
Are you moving? Our ABCs of military postings can help!
Consult our ABCs of military postings to learn about the resources available to you and your family for your posting.
COVID-19 and the Defence team
This page has links to the latest information for the Defence team about COVID-19.
We publish information to help you navigate a complex department. We are always adding more resources. Information is categorized by constituent group and separated by theme. If you can't find the information specific to your situation or constituent group, contact us.
Canadian Armed Forces members
Information for current and former members of the Regular Force and Reserve Force (Primary Reserve, Canadian Rangers, Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service, and Supplementary Reserve), and their families.
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Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers
Information for current and former Cadets and Canadian Junior Rangers and their families.
Staff of the Non-Public Funds
Information for current and former employees of the Staff of the Non-Public Funds and their families.
Military families
Information for military families and dependants.
Applicants to the Canadian Armed Forces
Information for current and former applicants to the Canadian Armed Forces and their families.
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