Leaked report shows basic training pass rate fell after military recruitment changes

[Jarnhamar]

April 20th the Minister of Defence proudly released this.

Canadian Armed Forces reach highest recruitment in 30 years

Canadian Armed Forces reach highest recruitment in 30 years - Canada.ca

Today, Minister of National Defence, David McGuinty, announced that for a second consecutive year, the Canadian Armed Forces surpassed its Regular Force recruiting target. In fiscal year 2025/26, the CAF enrolled 7,310 new members, surpassing its target of 6,957 new members and marking the...

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Today, Minister of National Defence, David McGuinty, announced that for a second consecutive year, the Canadian Armed Forces surpassed its Regular Force recruiting target.

“The Canadian Armed Forces’ continued recruiting success signals more than progress—it reflects a renewed strength at the core of our military. Our investments are delivering, and we are accelerating that momentum by modernizing recruitment, removing barriers to service, and upholding the high standards that ensure the CAF remains ready to defend Canada—at home and around the world.”

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence

“Our ability to deliver for Canadians starts with our people. Growing our ranks is essential to meeting Canada’s defence commitments at home and alongside our allies abroad, and we are seeing real progress as we modernize how we recruit and bring new members into the force. The priority now is to sustain and build on that momentum while expanding our capacity to train, integrate, and support those who choose to serve. This is how we will ensure the Canadian Armed Forces remains ready today—and prepared for the challenges ahead.”

General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff

Turns out someone must have gave the CDS and MND bad information.


Leaked report shows basic training pass rate fell after military recruitment changes

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/military-recruits-failure-defence-training-9.7183537

Getting rid of the CFAT, pre-basic fitness testing, and opening the doors to non-citizens had disastrous results.

-Success rates in basic training dropped 8%
-Applicants joining with mental health conditions, notably anxeity. Many of them hide their conditions until they hit basic (then clog up the medical system)
-Recruits requiring multiple attempts to pass basic rose 6%
-Significant cultural issues (I.e men from misogynistic cultures treating women like shit)
-Some platoons had recruits who have only been in Canada for 3 months
-Recruits that speak neither french or english


Someone should have gave the CDS and MND a copy of Lt Col Kieley's report.

 

[The Bread Guy]

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Leaked report shows basic training pass rate fell after military recruitment changes

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/military-recruits-failure-defence-training-9.7183537

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Since CBC isn't sharing the report, here's a copy

 

[markppcli]

April 20th the Minister of Defence proudly released this.

Canadian Armed Forces reach highest recruitment in 30 years

Canadian Armed Forces reach highest recruitment in 30 years - Canada.ca

Today, Minister of National Defence, David McGuinty, announced that for a second consecutive year, the Canadian Armed Forces surpassed its Regular Force recruiting target. In fiscal year 2025/26, the CAF enrolled 7,310 new members, surpassing its target of 6,957 new members and marking the...

www.canada.ca

Turns out someone must have gave the CDS and MND bad information.


Leaked report shows basic training pass rate fell after military recruitment changes

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/military-recruits-failure-defence-training-9.7183537

Getting rid of the CFAT, pre-basic fitness testing, and opening the doors to non-citizens had disastrous results.

-Success rates in basic training dropped 8%
-Applicants joining with mental health conditions, notably anxeity. Many of them hide their conditions until they hit basic (then clog up the medical system)
-Recruits requiring multiple attempts to pass basic rose 6%
-Significant cultural issues (I.e men from misogynistic cultures treating women like shit)
-Some platoons had recruits who have only been in Canada for 3 months
-Recruits that speak neither french or english


Someone should have gave the CDS and MND a copy of Lt Col Kieley's report.

Both can be true at the same time. We are getting record numbers of recruits while also dealing with these issues. The numbers passing out of St Jean can still be a positive despite these issues.