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Here is a pdf of an official practice test http://cdn.forces.ca/_PDF2010/preparing_for_aptitude_test_en.pdf

Very poignant letter. Thanks for posting this,

Prayers for the injured soldier and his family. I sincerely hope he makes it.

I would agree to personalize the presentation. Make it about your own experience, or about another Canadian individual. Personalize and humanize the topic and subject matter. There are tons of examples available online. That way the heckling, hissing and potential spitballs during your...

I tend to disagree with some of the other responses. A high school diploma is not required. Don't stress about it. You have enough credits already and as far as competition is concerned, while that may be true, I would say that past health issues are a bigger concern. Doing well on the cfat as well.

For every less than ideal Quebecer, there are many many decent folk. I met a pile in the Army who,consequently ,all shared the same nickname, Frenchie. Sad story though.

Did that fall on a Tuesday? ;D

Another politician in the making primping his future. I call bs

I would say it depends but sooner or later you will probably be allowed in. Kudos to you for integrity though. Good luck.

Squeaky wheel gets the grease. A polite call to them is what I would do if in your shoes. Files and people fall between the cracks all the time.

I hate to answer this, as it will identify me to people who know me but here goes. I have experience in this field as both a recruiter and as an applicant. Bottom line is that a weapons prohibition is a show stopper as it is considered a legal obligation.  I had some misadventure as a youth...

Take some initiative and show up at the unit early on the normal parade night. Dress appropriately, be polite and open minded and you will get the answers you are looking for. It could be that they are not aware of you being enrolled yet either, it is a two way street sometimes. Good luck to...

Perhaps. I suppose I shall apologize to anyone I offended then. I apologize.

The point I am trying to express here is simple. How can one have an intelligent debate about an important issue without relying on anecdotal evidence? That is what intelligent , rational debate is all about. Although I agree that the US and Canadian situations are different, there is precedent...

If you seriously think that what is happening in the US has no bearing here, you are sadly deluded. What is your aversion to anecdotal evidence from our neighbour? Quite frankly, what is your agenda? If you want to direct every conversation and every thread to suit your aims, I suggest you...