I am not very active atm due to my current posting and courses, but if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
7 Year Master Corporal, Vehicle Tech (Mechanic)
Fyi. If you want an exit strategy don't go Artillery, Infantry or combat engineer.
Dont listen to the boots and dodgers about American army being any better/different. We are all NATO and wherever NATO goes so does Canada, Germany, America, Australia, UK Etc.
But Canadian Military does treat you very well if you put any real effort into it, There are a few people here I know of Currently serving or retired, I won't out them but I am sure they can back me up saying it is not a bad idea to join the Army young, Get a good salary and a pension.