NEWS RELEASE
DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE
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The public is invited to participate in the Canadian Army Reserve Open House on Saturday, Sept. 30. Armouries across the country will open their doors to showcase the important work reservists do for Canadians through interactive displays, conversations, and activities.
These events will place Canadians in the company of our nation’s soldiers and is part of the Canadian Army’s overall initiative to recruit new members to the Army Reserves. Under strong, secure, engaged: Canada’s Defence Policy, the Government of Canada has committed to increasing the size of the reserve force to 30,000 (an increase of 1,500) and to reduce the length of time it takes for an individual to join the Reserve Force to approximately 30 days.
The Canadian Army Reserve Open House at Guelph Armoury will take place on Sept. 30, 2017 at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Armoury is located at 7 Wyndham St. S, Guelph, Ont.
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