Canada's Armed Forces Recruitment Surges

0:00Canada's armed forces just hit a 30-year high-end recruitment, pulling in more than 7,000 new members over the past year. Defense Minister David McGinsey shared the news, calling it a major win after years of struggles. They got over 44,000 applications for the regular force alone, which is 62 percent more than the year before. That surge shows real interest from folks wanting to serve, pay hikes for troops, and looser medical rules for signing up, played a big role in turning things around. Next last year, the previous minister warned the military was in a recruitment death spiral. McGinsey sees this as positive momentum, but won't say they're fully past the tough times. Shortages linger in key spots, like weapons engineer technicians and marine technicians. Numbers are climbing, and with smart fixes in place, the forces look set to build stronger from here. Stay informed with Canada News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey, with the story.