17 years of age for voluntary male and female 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: Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force, Canada Command (homeland security) (2011)
Manpower available for military service
Males age 16-49: 8,031,266
Females age 16-49: 7,755,550 (2010 est.)
Manpower Fit for Military Service
Males age 16-49: 6,633,472
Females age 16-49: 6,389,669 (2010 est.)
Manpower Reaching Militarily Significant Age Annually