Canada First Defence Strategy

DND/CF Economic Impact

8 Wing/CFB Trenton

There were 2,447 regular military, 296 reserve forces, and 443 civilian workers at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton at the end of December 2005.

Present Functions

The current functions of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton are to provide:

  • strategic and tactical airlift,
  • search and rescue,
  • support to operational and support units,
  • support to reserves and cadets in the region.
Operational & Support Units
  • Joint Rescue Coordination Centre,
  • Search and Rescue Network Operations Communications Centre,
  • 412 Transport Squadron,
  • 424 Search and Rescue/Transport Squadron,
  • 426 Training Squadron,
  • 429 Transport Squadron,
  • 436 Transport Squadron,
  • 437 Transport Squadron,
  • 8 Wing HQ,
  • 2 Air Movements Squadron,
  • 8 Air Communications and Control Squadron,
  • 8 Air Maintenance Squadron,
  • Security and Military Police Squadron,
  • Trenton Meteorological Squadron,
  • 8 Air Reserve Flight,
  • CF Aircrew Selection Centre.
  • 1 Dental Unit,
  • Aerospace and Telecommunications Engineering Support Squadron,
  • Canadian Parachute Centre.
Population Impact
(Regular Force
members and dependants)
Local Spending Impact
Estimated Local
Spending Impacts
(Direct & Indirect)
Estimated Direct Employment
Estimated Indirect Employment
8,185
$174,099,000
$278,195,000
3,163
437

Note: All figures Fiscal Year 2004-2005