Template:CF Infobox
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Canadian Forces Forces canadiennes |
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The tri-service badge |
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Command | |
Commander-in-Chief | Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada Represented by Governor General Michaƫlle Jean |
Chief of the Defence Staff | Rick Hillier |
Military Manpower | |
Availability (males age 16-49) |
8,072,010 (2008 est.)[1] |
Availability (females age 16-49) |
7,813,462 (2008 est.)[1] |
Fit for military service (males age 16-49) |
6,646,281 (2008 est.)[1] |
Fit for military service (females age 16-49) |
6,417,924 (2008 est.)[1] |
Regular Force (2005) | approx. 62,000[2] |
Primary Reserve (including Rangers) (2005) | approx. 25,000[2] |
Military expenditures | |
Dollar figure (FY07/08) |
CAN$16.9 billion[3] |
Percent of GDP |
1.1% (132nd in world) (2005 est.)[1] |
Military strength | |
Maritime Command |
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Fleet Submarines | 4 |
Destroyers | 3 |
Frigates | 12 |
Coastal Defence Vessels | 12 |
Operational Support Ships | 2 |
Land Force Command |
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Main Battle Tanks | 66 Leopard C2, 100 Leopard 2 entering service |
Infantry fighting vehicles | 650+ |
Armoured Personnel Carriers | 1,000+ |
Air Command |
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Fighters | 98[4] |
Patrol aircraft | 21 |
Transport aircraft | 83 |
Helicopters | 142 |
Trainers | 64 |
UAVs | 19 |