Canadian Forces Exchange System
![Ottawa store](/Images/godic/202501/02/CANEX_Ottawa_Labelle2707.jpeg")
![CANEX delivery vehicle outside a retail location in Ottawa.](/Images/godic/202501/02/CANEX_delivery_van2707.jpg")
The Canadian Forces Exchange System or CANEX, is a commercial service of the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services. First established in 1968, it is tasked with supporting the Canadian Forces (CF) operational effectiveness, contributing to morale, esprit de corps and unit cohesion. CANEX operates merchandising operations (retail outlets) and provides CF members with Advantage Programs at CF Bases, Wings and Units throughout Canada. In Europe, similar facilities (NATEX) are operated in Germany for NATO.