Canada First Defence Strategy

DND/CF Economic Impact

CFS ST. John's

There were 212 regular military, 8 reserve B forces and 41 civilian workers at CFS St. John's at the end of December 2005.

Present Functions

The current functions of CFS St. John's are to provide support to:

  • lodger units,
  • visiting NATO and CF ships,
  • cadet training.
Operational & Support Units
  • HMCS Cabot,
  • HMCS Avlon Sea Cadet Training Centre,
  • Regional Cadet Support Unit (Atlantic) DET St. John's,
  • CF Naval Engineering School Halifax DET St. John's,
  • 1 Canadian Field Hospital DET St. John's.
Population Impact
(Regular Force
members and dependants)
Local Spending Impact
Estimated Local
Spending Impacts
(Direct & Indirect)
Estimated Direct Employment
Estimated Indirect Employment
460
$17,399,000
$20,353,000
267
37

Note: All figures Fiscal Year 2004-2005