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Economic Indicator: Military Statistics (Military Expenditure, Military Branches, Service Age and Obligation, Manpower Available and Fit for Military Service)
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Detailed Analysis for Year: 2010
Full Dataset: from 1993 to 2008
Dataset updated: 1st August 2011
Data Source: CIA Factbook
National or Regional Currency: Canadian Dollar
Currency Symbol: CAD
Military expenditures: 1.1% of GDP (2005 est.)
Military branches: Canadian Forces: Land Forces Command (LFC), Maritime Command (MARCOM), Air Command (AIRCOM), Canada Command (homeland security) (2011)
Military service age and obligation: 17 years of age for voluntary male and female military service (with parental consent); 16 years of age for reserve and military college applicants; Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status required; maximum 34 years of age; service obligation 3-9 years (2008)
Manpower available for military service: males age 16-49: 8,031,266 females age 16-49: 7,755,550 (2010 est.)
Manpower fit for military service: males age 16-49: 6,633,472 females age 16-49: 6,389,669 (2010 est.)
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually: male: 218,069 female: 206,195 (2010 est.)