Canadian Armed Forces members ready to react while undergoing rules of engagement training during Op CADENCE at Mount Kidd RV Park, Kananaskis, Alberta, on May 30, 2025. Photo: Master Corporal Robert Mitchell, 3rd Canadian Division Imagery Technician

‘Make Canada strong:’ Military gets largest pay raise in generation

by Todd Humber August 8, 2025

written by Todd Humber August 8, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced pay increases for all Canadian Armed Forces members on Thursday, marking what officials call the largest raise for military personnel in a generation. The pay increases take effect retroactively from April 1, 2025, and will give colonels and above an 8 per cent r...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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