Carney announces pay raises for Canadian Armed Forces members

Prime Minister Mark Carney detailed $2-billion in spending for the Canadian Armed Forces, a part of the $9-billion announced in June for defence and security.

Prime Minister Mark Carney detailed pay bumps coming to Canadian Armed Forces members, as well as more financial support military families that frequently move or members who are separated from their families.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY MARLO GLASS

August 8, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a pay increase of up to 20 per cent for Canadian Armed Forces members on Aug. 8, in an effort to retain current members and attract new recruits.

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