Immigration Forum / Canada / November 2007

You have to be a Canadian citizen to join the Canadian forces.

The information below is from the Canadian Forces site.

Tom.


In order to be eligible for enrolment in the Canadian Forces, an applicant
must be a Canadian citizen. In certain rare circumstances, a waiver may be
granted to citizens of other countries who hold permanent resident status
in Canada. The waiver may only be granted if:

i) The Canadian Forces has a need for a unique set of skills held by the
potential applicant;

ii) A Canadian citizen cannot fill the position for which the waiver is
sought; and,

iii) Canada's national interest would not be prejudiced.

The Waiver of Citizenship Requirements for Enrolment only permits the
applicant to commence the enrolment process. Additionally, the applicant
must be actively pursuing Canadian citizenship.