A few things to consider:
We still require Canadian citizenship ....;
On
very rare occasions (Rodney comment: much more frequently today), does the CF give a waiver of citizenship for an applicant;
The reserves will accept a person with landed immigrant status but they will not be allowed to hold a commission;
If you are at all concerned about age, we accept recruits right up to age
55 (Rodney comment: I believe 58 based on 2 years return of service but hey who'se counting);
However:
FIRST OFF - Do you meet the 3 CRITERIA to join the Canadian Forces?
First:
Are you a Canadian Citizen?
You MUST be a Canadian Citizen.
If you are not, then you must attain your Canadian Citizenship first
(Rodney comment: wrong, get a waiver).
Second:
Do you meet the AGE requirements?
You must be 16 years of age to join the Primary Reserves, and have Parental Consent.
You must be 17 years of age to join the Regular Forces, and have Parental Consent.
Age of Majority is 18 years of age, and you can join without Parental Consent after your eighteenth birthday, not before.
You must be able to complete BMQ, SQ and Trades Training before Compulsory Retirement Age (which is 60 now).
Third:
Do you meet the EDUCATION requirements?
These will vary from Province to Province and for what "Entry Plan" you are applying for. In Ontario, for example, it is Grade 10 (Quebec Secondary III) is the minimum to join the Primary Reserves. Visit your local CFRC to find out what your Provincial requirements are. It is highly recommended that if you want to make the CF a full-time career, you graduate from High School with a diploma.
NOTE: In Ontario, you must be 18 or have graduated High School to legally join the Regular Force (or leave school for any reason).
You can get more information from your CFRC:
TOLL FREE: 1 800 856 8488
On the Web:
www.forces.ca
-The CFRC is also starting to provide a "Chat Line" on their Web Site.
For more info have a look here:
http://forums.army.ca/forums/index.php/topic,82097.0.html