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Fair enough. I also get the impression Poilievre is mostly focussed on cutting spending across the board. I'm not sure if there are exceptions where he might actually increase spending on certain things (and, if so, whether the CAF could be such an exception), or how he might react to pressure...

If you could stick to the topic, please. I'm not interested in anyone's personal opinion of Trump, or Biden - or PP or JT, for that matter. There are plenty of other places you can go if that's your thing. A narrow focus response on any potential impact on the CAF of what most people assume...

Do you think that equation would change if Poilievre becomes PM?

Ah, thank you to both. I had thought from what I could find online that there wasn't a unit in BC for Construction Techs. If there is/are, that might make it a possible option for me via the Reserves.

Just what it says really - is it possible to work as a Construction Tech in the Reserves if you live in BC? I know the trades training isn't local but after that is it possible to do this job based out of Vancouver?

Is anyone on here a Vehicle Technician? If so, would be interested to hear any specifics of your job or training you would like to share.

Hi all, still deciding on the roles to apply for - my application is currently in the mix with placeholder roles. Is anyone on here either Artillery Officer or Army Officer? If so, would be interested to hear any specifics of your job or training you would like to share.

Wondering what peoples' opinion is on the (probable) next US President signalling that he will pressure the Canadian government to make big investments in the military and, presumably, ramp up numbers. Not really interested in anyone's personal opinion on Trump - let's stick to reactions to...

I can't give you too much advice as I'm still im the recruitment phase - but I'm also joining (or hoping to) as a Permanent Resident and possibly also in an Officer role. Also a UBC grad, incidentally, so might be somewhere similar geographically. I already have my PR, and I suspect it may take...

Hi Kzar, I'm only about two months into the application process/wait - and PR - but otherwise on a similar track to you. Did you get an offer (yet)?

I think India is the key partner to get on board there (along with Japan). IJAKAUS?

Ah, understood. Thank you

3) You must be trade qualified in the occupation that you're leaving (?) Wouldn't that make it impossible to switch out in the middle of training?

Hoping to reignite this thread as I'm going through recruitment currently (Reserves, part-time). Does anyone have updated information on the prospects for employment as a Construction Tech in BC? I gather that the trade training for Construction Tech must be full time, for about 6 months, and...

Got it. Thanks for the information!

How similar is it on the physical demands side to infantry? As a Reserve Officer what would your typical part time month look like? Thanks in advance

It does indeed... To be fair, it is understandable and they should do very thorough checks, so no fault, no foul - but I've been given an estimate of as much as a possible 2 year wait. I'll still be here for that, if I have to, because I really want to do it, but I would imagine a large...

I would say yes and yes.

Personally - I'm currently in the application process (Reserves) as a Permanent Resident - I don't think service needs to necessarily confer citizenship. It's not why I'm applying, anyway. I want an interesting job where I can learn new skills and, yes, pay something back to my new country. I...

"the Armoured Corps no longer does my original trade of Armoured Reconnaissance and has switched to Armoured Cavalry, which negated most of my original training" Could you clarify that a little? Does it mean the Armoured Corps is now geared more towards fighting than actual...