Canadian military family demographics - infographics
Abstract: This series of infographics offers a summary of demographic data in relation to the Canadian military family. The Comprehensive Military Family Plan originated as part of the 2017 Government of Canada’s Defence Policy and is intended to be a Joint Action Strategy to enhance the experiences of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their families. To inform the development of the Comprehensive Military Family Plan, it was essential to understand the scale of the issues facing military families by determining who they are and where they live. Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services analysed various military family personas using demographic data compiled by Chief Force Development1, a summary of which follows.
While most individuals achieve the transition to civilian life smoothly, some face significant challenges. Although numerous support services are available to those who need them, …