Canada. Department of National Defence Canadian Forces, Canadian Army
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Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map	Major-General George R Pearkes Bldg 101 Colonel By Dr Ottawa, ON K1A 0K2
Located In Community	Ottawa
Office Phone	Public Inquiry 613-995-2534
Toll Free Phone	Canadian Forces Recruiting 1-800-856-8488
Fax	613-992-4739
TTY Phone	800-467-9877
E-Mail	information@forces.gc.ca
Website	www.forces.gc.ca
Contact Information
Mailing Address	c/o National Defence Headquarters
Primary Contact	The Honourable Peter Mackay, Minister of National Defence, National Defence Headquarters, Phone: 613-996-3100
Description & Services
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Description	Main roles:  The mission of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces is to defend Canada, its interests and its values, while contributing to international peace and security.    Under Canadian defence policy, the Canadian Forces are called upon to fill three major roles:    * Protecting Canada   * Defending North America in co-operation with the United States of America   * Contributing to peace and international security       The army is a unique social institution which reflects Canadian values and character within the framework of military professionalism and the requirements for war fighting.    Canada's soldiers, as military professionals, play an indispensable role in guarding and promoting national well-being. To this end, the army carries out training and conducts operations in support of sovereignty and territorial defence; is on call to Canadians in times of emergency and civil disaster; contributes to international stability through involvement in peace support operations around the world; and operates with other elements of the Canadian Forces and the armed forces of allies to deter aggression and, when directed, to restore the peace where it has been broken. Comprising volunteers from every province and territory, and operating as a bilingual force with unity of purpose and effort, the army constitutes national beliefs and ideals in action. Its service in the cause of peace and its sacrifices and achievements in war have helped acquire for Canada a respected place in the community of nations.    A Mari Usque Ad Mare (from sea to sea)
Areas Served	Canada
Fees	None
Languages	English ; French
Other Details
Alternate Name	Canadian Land Forces; Canadian Armed Forces; Canadian Army; Canadian Air Force; Canadian Navy; DND/CF
Service Categories
Service Categories	Military Recruitment Programs

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