Canada announces conscription of permanent resident aliens into the military.
Toronto: canada has announced the recruitment of foreign nationals who have permanent residence in the country in addition to its citizens.
"If you are a permanent resident of Canada, we would like to work with you to guide you in choosing the right career for you so that you too can serve the country," the Canadian Army's official Twitter account said in a statement. can
In another statement issued in the same context, the Ministry of Defense of Canada said that permanent residents living in the country are an important and excellent part of Canada. Permanent residents living here can now join the Canadian military.
According to the Ministry of Defence, citizens of any country other than Canada who have permanent residency under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Action Act will be eligible for employment in the armed forces.
"The Canadian Forces will encourage permanent residents to seriously consider a military career," the ministry added. Canada also assists those serving in its armed forces to become citizens of the country and is given priority in granting citizenship.
Canada's Chief of Defense Staff, General Van Eyre, says that the Canadian Forces need to recruit, train and utilize talent to meet the growing challenges of the future. Permanent residents living in Canada are among the talented individuals who will be an asset to the forces based on their experience and knowledge.
