National Defence

The Department of National Defence supports the Canadian Armed Forces who serve on the sea, on land, and in the air with the NavyArmyAir Force and Special Forces to defend Canadians’ interests at home and abroad.

Find a job in the Forces

Services and information

Bouchard (Phoenix pay system) class action:

A settlement has been reached in the Bouchard class action against the Government of Canada. Consult the first notification to class members to learn more about the settlement, who’s included in the class action, how to participate in the hearing to approve the settlement or how to opt out of the class action.

Canadian Armed Forces

Military equipment, history, operations, ranks, medals, demo teams

Services and benefits for the military

Pay rates, benefits, career transition, health, misconduct, housing, relocation

Working at National Defence

Civilian jobs, pay and benefits, how to apply, hybrid work model, information for employees and managers.

Military history

Past wars and operations, military heritage, remembrance

Defence equipment purchases and upgrades

Aircraft, weapons, ships, vehicles, equipment purchases and upgrades

Universities and training establishments

Royal Military Colleges, Canadian Forces College, military schools

Bases and infrastructure

Infrastructure projects, upgrades and maintenance, bases and support units

Conduct and culture change

Efforts to address systemic misconduct and advance culture change for Canada’s Defence Team.

Military operations and exercises

Operations, exercises, allies and partners

News

More: National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces news

Features

Conduct and culture change

Efforts to address systemic misconduct and advance culture change for Canada’s Defence Team

Our North, Strong and Free

A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence

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