Members of the Canadian Armed Forces received a pay raise today.

The increase, retroactive to April 1st, was deposited directly into members’ bank accounts today.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the pay increases in August.

They include an 8 per cent raise for those ranked colonel and above, 13 per cent for lieutenant-colonels and below, and 20 per cent for privates in the regular force.

The prime minister also announced a new military service pay benefit specifically tied to the amount of time spent in service.

The charges were made to help boost recruitment and retention in the Canadian Armed Forces.

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