OTTAWA — Canada’s Auditor General, Karen Hogan, is set to present six reports in Parliament today, focusing on military recruitment, cybersecurity, and other key areas. The reports will be tabled mid-morning on Tuesday.

One of the primary reports will assess whether the Canadian military has successfully recruited and trained enough personnel to meet its operational needs. In August, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a 20% pay increase for entry-level privates in the regular force and a 13% increase for reservists. He indicated that other military members would also see pay raises, with smaller increments for higher ranks. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance recruitment and operational readiness.

In addition to pay raises, the government is introducing new military allowances and improving existing ones to retain personnel and attract new recruits in a competitive job market. These measures come as staffing levels in 53 of 116 critical military occupations, including vehicle and maritime technicians, remain below 75%.

Another report will evaluate the Department of National Defence's management of housing to ensure it meets the operational requirements and needs of Canadian Armed Forces members.

The auditor general will also examine whether federal departments and agencies possess the necessary tools to safeguard government networks and systems against cyberattacks. This audit will specifically assess the capabilities of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, the Communications Security Establishment Canada, and Shared Services Canada in coordinating their defenses.

Recent findings from password manager NordPass and threat exposure management platform NordStellar revealed that hundreds of passwords belonging to Canadian civil servants have been exposed in publicly available sources since early 2024. Their research identified Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence as among the most affected institutions.

Additionally, the auditor general will release a report on Canada’s early learning and child care system. This audit will determine whether Employment and Social Development Canada has effectively supported early learning and child care initiatives across the country. This comes four years after the federal government initiated its $10-a-day childcare program, which aimed to lower fees and expand capacity, though results have been mixed.

Hogan’s office will also present a report evaluating programs for First Nations, assessing whether Indigenous Services Canada has made progress on recommendations from six previous audits conducted between 2015 and 2022.

Finally, the auditor general will deliver a report on the efficiency of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) call centers. This report will evaluate whether the CRA’s call centers provided accurate information about taxes and benefits in a timely manner. On September 2, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne established a 100-day timeline for the CRA to address call center delays, with a deadline set for December 11. The CRA aimed to respond to at least 70% of calls by mid-October. Two senior CRA officials reported last week that the agency exceeded its target ahead of schedule, answering 77% of incoming calls between September 29 and October 3.