Canadian Armed Forces members
Do you serve in the Regular or Reserve Force? Are you a member of a military family?
If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, you may be eligible for certain services, benefits, and programs. We offer information to help you determine if you qualify for them. We frequently add or update information, so check back often. If you can’t find the information specific to your situation or need help, contact us.
This page presents information which may be applicable to a specific Regular or Reserve Force component or sub-component. Be sure to contact the appropriate DND/CAF authority to confirm your program, service, or benefit eligibility.
Canadian Armed Forces members
Military moves and postings
- The ABCs of military postings
- Postings in Canada
- Postings outside of Canada (OUTCAN)
Release and transition to civilian life
- The three phases of medical release
- Transitioning to public service (external link)
- Release – frequently asked questions
Videos
Reports
Compensation and benefits
Visit the DND/CAF Services and benefits for the military page for more information
Health and support
Visit the DND/CAF Health, support and casualty services page for more information
Recourse and complaint mechanisms
Recourse and complaint mechanisms will help CAF members find information about available recourse and help them decide which resolution process is best for them.
Reservists
Information for current and former members of the Reserve Force (Primary Reserve, Canadian Rangers, Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service, and Supplementary Reserve), and their families.
Refer to the Canadian Armed Forces members tab for more information that may be relevant to Reservists and Canadian Rangers.
Canadian Rangers
Information for current and former members of the Reserve Force (Primary Reserve, Canadian Rangers, Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service, and Supplementary Reserve), and their families.
Refer to the Canadian Armed Forces members tab for more information that may be relevant to Reservists and Canadian Rangers.
Military families
Refer to the Canadian Armed Forces members tab for more information that may be relevant to Military families.
- Access to health care
- Connecting military families
- Employment insurance available to military families
- Financial support
- Post-secondary scholarships and bursaries for military members and their families
- Recourse and services for military families
- Spousal and partner employment
- What happens after a Canadian Armed Forces member dies?
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