17 years of age for male and female voluntary military service (with parental consent); 16 years of age for reserve and military college applicants; Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status required; maximum 34 years of age; service obligation 3-9 years (2008)
Military Branches
Canadian Forces: Land Forces Command (LFC), Maritime Command (MARCOM), Air Command (AIRCOM), Canada Command (homeland security) (2008)
Manpower available for military service
Males age 16-49: 8,072,010
Females age 16-49: 7,813,462 (2008 est.)
Manpower Fit for Military Service
Males age 16-49: 6,646,281
Females age 16-49: 6,417,924 (2008 est.)
Manpower Reaching Militarily Significant Age Annually