So not rhetorical…Its also the Fraser Institute. So take that for what its worth.
Either way show me the numbers. Because while you might be right by definition, having read what I could get from it on DWAN the spirit of it wasn't CAF, LEOs and FFs. But hey, show me the numbers. Maybe I am off on the spirit of it too, and they think we have too many CAF members, FFs and LEOs.
I don’t think they are saying we have too many etc or what not. But when making comparisons some people will include CAF numbers because it helps show a wider gap to fit a stronger narrative. That article is talking all levels and categories.
Public sector is not the same as public service.
Public service grew by 10k total this year. Not sure what the CAF grew by. DnD grew by 1500 I think and my department grew by 900 or so. But those are all civilians.