OTTAWA – The military says it’s gaining ground in its war on bureaucracy.
A top commander says the decision to combine three military headquarters could mean savings of up to $18 million annually.
Lieutenant-General Stuart Beare says the move, which took place a year ago, has saved the department about 25 per cent.
Beare tells The Canadian Press the new organization is leaner, with about 500 military and civilian staff — down from the 675 bodies required to run the three previous units.
The Harper government has committed to keeping the number of full-time military personnel at around 68-thousand, meaning those cut in the headquarters shakeup have been reassigned.
A report on the military recommended they be sent to front-line units.
Beare’s comments come ahead of a planned announcement Monday when the Harper government is expected to roll out what insiders say will be a renewed defence plan.
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