Success rate for basic training in Canadian military drops, report says
The success rate for basic training in the Canadian military dropped to 77% in the 2025-26 fiscal year, down from a historical average of 85%, according to a leaked internal report by Lieutenant-Colonel Marc Kieley. The decline is attributed to recent recruitment changes, including enrolling permanent residents, accepting candidates with certain medical conditions, and reduced screening, which have introduced challenges in training. Instructors report increased mental-health concerns among recruits and difficulties integrating foreign nationals with limited time in Canada, affecting training outcomes and graduation rates.
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Open this photo in gallery:Canadian military prepares a C-17 Globemaster for departure at Canadian Forces Base Trenton.Lars Hagberg/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe success rate for basic training in the Canadian military has dropped to 77 per cent over the past fiscal year as the Canadian Armed Forces grapple with the impact of recruiting changes designed to boost enrolment, according to a leaked internal report.That compares with a historical average of 85 per cent, according to an internal January, 2026, report by Lieutenant-Colonel Marc Kieley, commandant of the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School (CFLRS) in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.
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