Canadian Forces Newspapers (CFN), which are operated under the authority of the Base/Wing Commanders, are supported by base fund contributions some which emanate from CANEX and SISIP Financial Services and from advertising revenues. The National Advertising Program places ads in any/all of the 17 Base/Wing newspapers whereas “local” advertising sales include ads in individual CFNs only. The solid, relevant and timely content of these papers reaches a dedicated readership of CF members Canada-wide and beyond, meeting advertisers’ objectives and maximizing their investment.

Total national advertising sales generated $189,000 in revenues for Base/Wing newspapers in 2002/2003. Most of the 17 CFNs print weekly editions for a system-wide total of approximately 700 editions per year with a combined circulation of 70,000.