Increase the size of the Canadian Rangers.

What success looks like

The Canadian Rangers have the numbers, equipment and training needed to do their job properly.

Government's narrative on progress

The Canadian Rangers are critical to effective military surveillance and contribute to providing a Government of Canada presence in sparsely populated northern, coastal, and isolated areas of Canada. Members come from diverse backgrounds and are recruited for their unique survival skills and extensive knowledge of the land. In April 2015, the Canadian Armed Forces launched a comprehensive review of the Canadian Rangers organization and structure. The first four new patrols were established in 2018. Concurrently, 30 additional positions were allocated to Canadian Ranger Patrol Group Headquarters units to better support the Canadian Rangers and Junior Canadian Ranger administration and training. The government is in the final stages of consultation with select communities to increase the number of Canadian Rangers patrols by the year 2022.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.