Military branches:

Canadian Forces: Land Forces Command (LFC), Maritime Command (MARCOM), Air Command (AIRCOM), Canada Command (homeland security) (2008)

Military service age and obligation:

16-34 years of age for voluntary military service; women comprise approximately 11% of Canada's armed forces (2006)

Manpower available for military service:

males age 16-49: 8,072,010
females age 16-49: 7,813,462 (2008 est.)

Manpower fit for military service:

males age 16-49: 6,646,281
females age 16-49: 6,417,924 (2008 est.)

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually:

males age 16-49: 227,435
females age 16-49: 215,556 (2008 est.)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

1.1% (2005 est.)