The following benefits are offered to members of the Canadian Forces Primary Reserve:

Tuition Assistance For Members Of The Primary Reserve

• Available to all members (non-commissioned and officers) working on their first Bachelor's degree;
• College and other programs that transfer towards a degree will usually qualify;
• Reimbursement is $2000/year and $8000/degree;
• Available to full-time or part-time students;
• Must parade regularly with their units, 75% (3 out of 4 Thursdays, 3 out of 4 exercises), and have completed their basic military training course; and
• Application forms available from the Battalion Orderly Room.

Reserve Force Retirement Gratuity

• Paid on release, regardless of age;
• For members with 10 years or more service, the gratuity is 3.5 days per year of service (for  example, a Sergeant with 10 years service would receive about $5000);
• For members with 20 years or more service, the gratuity is 7 days per year of service, to a maximum of 210 days (for example, a Sergeant with 20 years service would receive about $20000);
• NES (Non-Effective Strength) and ED&T (Excused Drill and Training) time is deducted; and
• Can be transferred tax-free into an RRSP.

Reserve Health Benefit Plan (Dental)

• If you are not covered by another plan, you are eligible 3 months after joining the Reserves;
• Need to be in good standing with the unit (attending regularly);
• 90% reimbursement for many services;
• 50% reimbursement for orthodontics; and
• For complete details, ask the Orderly Room for the Dental Care Plan pamphlet.

Commuting Assistance

• Compensation is available to help defray costs for members who must commute more than 16km to the Armouries; and
• Inquire with the Orderly Room for more details.

Personal Enhancement Program (PEP)

The PEP offers opportunities for continuing education, recognition for military training and experience, and career transition services. It is comprised of:

• CFCEP -Canadian Forces Continuing Education Program;
• MCTAP -Military Civilian Training Accreditation Program;
• CFMEP -Canadian Forces Military Equivalencies Program; and
• SCAN -Second Career Assistance Network.
• For more information see http://www.dnd.ca/hr/pep/

University of Manitoba (Canadian Forces University Program)

• Distance education (web, print, audio);
• Residency requirements are waived for CF members;
• Can transfer courses taken at other educational institutions, and receive credit for certain military training;
• Mature student admission;
• Three and four year bachelor's programs; and
• For more information please go to http://www.umanitoba.ca/coned/cfup.

Royal Military College

• The Continuing Studies program is open to the Reserves;
• Applicants to have completed secondary school, or be mature students (23 or older);
• Can transfer courses taken at other educational institutions, and receive credit for certain military training;
• Various Bachelor and Masters programs available; and
• More information at http://www.rmc.ca/academic/continuing

The Canadian Forces Liaison Council (CFLC)

• Information for employers about the benefits of having an employee in the Reserve;
• Awards/recognition for employers that support employees who are Reservists;
• Tours/Exercise attendance for employers wanting to find out more about the Reserves; and
• More information at http://www.vcds.dnd.ca/cflc

Member Assistance Program

• A free confidential counselling service for Canadian Forces members with problems related to: work, family, emotional, substance abuse, financial difficulties, etc.
• 24 hour toll-free, 1-800-268-7708