Carney announces 20% increase in military starting pay

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at the Gorman Brothers Lumber sawmill in West Kelowna, B.C. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

By The Canadian Press

Posted August 8, 2025 10:47 am.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government will boost the entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists.

Other military members will also receive pay raises, with smaller increases for higher ranks, as part of a plan to boost recruitment and operational readiness.

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