Canada First Defence Strategy

DND/CF Economic Impact

CFB Borden

There were 3,270 regular military, 649 reserve Class A and B forces and 995 civilian workers at CFB Borden at the end of December 2005.

Present Functions

The current functions of CFB Borden are to provide:

  • major training,
  • support to many military and civilian organizations.
Operational & Support Units
  • Canadian Forces Support Training Group (CFSTG),
  • CFSTG HQ,
  • CF Chaplain School and Centre,
  • CF Fire Academy,
  • CF Nuclear Biological and Chemical School,
  • CF School of Administration and Logistics,
  • CF School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering,
  • CF Training Development Centre,
  • 31 CF health Services Centre,
  • 1 Dental Unit,
  • 16 Wing,
  • 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron,
  • CF School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering,
  • CF School of Aerospace Control,
  • Air Command Academy,
  • CF Military Policy Academy,
  • CF Medical Services School / CF Dental Services School,
  • CF Language School,
  • CF Personnel Support Agency Training Centre Borden,
  • Regional Cadet Instructor School,
  • Regional Cadet Support Unit (Central),
  • Canadian Forces Recruiting Group HQ.
Population Impact
(Regular Force
members and dependants)
Local Spending Impact
Estimated Local
Spending Impacts
(Direct & Indirect)
Estimated Direct Employment
Estimated Indirect Employment
8,729
$233,942,000
$375,376,000
4,719
591

Note: All figures Fiscal Year 2004-2005