Regular Forces

The Regular Force consists of approximately 68,000 officers and non-commissioned members who are enrolled for continuing, full-time military service.

Reserve Forces

The Reserve Force is made up of 27,000 men and women who devote a portion of their spare time to military service. A limited number of reservists also serve on a full time basis.

Civilians- approximately 24,000 in DND

By civilian employees we mean Public Servants. Public servants are defined as follows:

• Hired under the PSEA
  • For an indeterminate period
  • For a determinate period of three months or more
• In an “employer - employee” relationship
• Managed according to the terms and conditions of their respective collective agreements and the Public Service Terms and Conditions of Employment Regulations