Pay hike for military members 'long overdue,' says expert

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OTTAWA – The federal government’s decision to boost entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces members is being praised by expert observers as long overdue.

On Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government will hike entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists.

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