HMCS Charlottetown leaves port in Halifax for a mission of more than six months in the Indo-Pacific region, on Feb. 1, 2026. Cpl Gregory Cole, Royal Canadian Navy/Canadian Armed Forces
Commentary
One of Mark Carney’s first promises upon becoming prime minister was to reinvest in and rebuild Canada’s military, and it appears the Liberal government has followed through with the recruitment commitment. The Canadian Armed Forces recently reported the largest surge in recruitment seen in 30 years, with over 7,300 new members joining in the 2025/2026 fiscal year.
