Just a point for clarification, but fitness evaluations are handled by PSP contracted evaluators. CFRCs don't do the testing.
If you look at the history of recruiting (not just in Canada, but around the world, the tools available are limited, but overall are adequate.
The aptitude test is generally able to weed out the bottom ten per cent of the applicant pool.
The medical examination, which is actually a pretty good tool (I know, people get ticked because of the additional info required)...but it is okay. I would hazzard a guess that this eliminates a significant portion...I'd guess 25%. It probably reflects the overall state of health nationally.
Like the medical, the fitness evaluation probably reflects the state of physical fitness nation-wide and weeds out another ten percent (my guess)
Your frustration is understood....to a point. But there are three sides to every story. Yours is but one. Consider how many Reg F and Reserve NCMs are hired each year and then look at the attrition. My guess is that, depending on the course, the average will be under ten per cent. That's really not too bad.
But, there is a standard, whether or not any of us agrees is not the issue. I have observed many courses of all types where the "standard" is left open to interpretation. Look at the 13 and 16 km marches. I believe that the standard is 2 hours 26 minutes. How many combat arms units insist that sub-units complete it in less than 2? Why have a measurable standard then?Has the time ever been reduced?
I see that I am rambling now, so I'll leave it at that. Personally, I would visit the CFRC and provide them with some feedback. Perhaps these applicants were identified as weak, yet still within the parameters? I know that if I was in their shoes, I'd be interested in knowing who passed, who quit and why.
Just my two cents worth.