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Canada's Reserve Force
An Important RoleCanada's Reserve Force is an important part of Canada's national heritage. The Reserve Force officially came into being with the passage of the Militia Act of 1855. The Naval and Air Reserves were established in 1914 and 1924 respectively.
The primary role of the Reserve Force is to augment, sustain, and support the Regular Force. In recent years, reservists have made substantial contributions to Canada's international efforts and domestic relief operations.
There are over 9,500 reservists on full-time employment within the Canadian Forces. Since the year 2000, more than 4,600 primary reservists have been deployed for Canadian Forces operations in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Croatia, Haiti, and other international hot spots.
At home, reservists have contributed in numerous ways over the years. They have assisted during Search and Rescue operations; provided aid to the homeless during bitterly cold weather in Toronto; responded to public needs following severe snowstorms in British Columbia; aided during flood relief operations in Quebec and Manitoba, ice storms in eastern Canada, the Swissair Flight 111 crash recovery operation, forest fires in Alberta and British Columbia and a host of other situations. Thousands were standing by in the event of disruptions following the Year 2000 rollover. In addition, reservists often help at or participate in cultural events, parades, festivals, and other public events in communities across Canada.
Many reservists have full-time careers outside the Canadian Forces in a wide range of civilian health care professions, including medicine, nursing, and social work, while others are full-time students or members of other trades or professions.
More information at the link http://www.forces.ca/html/reserveforce_en.aspx
An Important RoleCanada's Reserve Force is an important part of Canada's national heritage. The Reserve Force officially came into being with the passage of the Militia Act of 1855. The Naval and Air Reserves were established in 1914 and 1924 respectively.
The primary role of the Reserve Force is to augment, sustain, and support the Regular Force. In recent years, reservists have made substantial contributions to Canada's international efforts and domestic relief operations.
There are over 9,500 reservists on full-time employment within the Canadian Forces. Since the year 2000, more than 4,600 primary reservists have been deployed for Canadian Forces operations in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Croatia, Haiti, and other international hot spots.
At home, reservists have contributed in numerous ways over the years. They have assisted during Search and Rescue operations; provided aid to the homeless during bitterly cold weather in Toronto; responded to public needs following severe snowstorms in British Columbia; aided during flood relief operations in Quebec and Manitoba, ice storms in eastern Canada, the Swissair Flight 111 crash recovery operation, forest fires in Alberta and British Columbia and a host of other situations. Thousands were standing by in the event of disruptions following the Year 2000 rollover. In addition, reservists often help at or participate in cultural events, parades, festivals, and other public events in communities across Canada.
Many reservists have full-time careers outside the Canadian Forces in a wide range of civilian health care professions, including medicine, nursing, and social work, while others are full-time students or members of other trades or professions.
More information at the link http://www.forces.ca/html/reserveforce_en.aspx
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