All military occupations were open to women in 1989, with the exception of submarine service, which opened in 2000. Throughout the 1990s, the introduction of women into the combat arms increased the potential recruiting pool by about 100 percent. It also provided opportunities for all persons to serve their country to the best of their abilities. Women were fully integrated in all occupations and roles by the government of Jean Chretien, and by 8 March 2000, even allowed to serve on submarines. COUNT 4
QSN1 What year were most military occupations opened to women? ANS1 1989 QSN2 What military occupation wasn't opened to women until the 2000s? ANS2 submarine service QSN3 By how much did opening these jobs to women increase the recruiting pool by? ANS3 100 percent QSN4 Which government was responsible in Canadian history for this fact? ANS4 the government of Jean Chretien