Survey Suggests Canadians Are Open to Mandatory Service for Those Under 30 - as Long as It’s Not Military

70 Percent of Canadians Support Mandatory Civilian Service for Young Adults: Poll

Canadians are increasingly embracing the concept of requiring young people to commit to a period of civilian service, a new poll suggests. The poll conducted by Angus Reid found that at least 70 percent of Canadians support the idea of individuals aged 29 and younger completing one year of mandatory civilian service outside of the military. The fields Canadians favoured were civil protection, public health support, environmental support, and you…

Survey suggests Canadians are open to mandatory service for those under 30 - as long as it’s not military

A recent survey suggests many Canadians are open to the idea of serving their country in some way, even if it’s mandatory. However, many aren’t keen on the idea of military service, favouring alternative civilian services like public health or environmental support.

A Year of Service? Canadians – including young adults – embrace the idea of civilian service for those under 30 - Angus Reid Institute

Young adults support giving a year of their life to national service; but it depends on the kind of work August 11, 2025 – Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke last week in Trenton, Ontario to announce what he called a “generational” increase in pay for members of the Canadian Armed Forces. And while this may bolster an already growing interest… The post A Year of Service? Canadians – including young adults – embrace the idea of civilian service for…

Angus Reid Institute - A Year of Service? Canadians - including young adults - embrace the idea of civilian service for those under 30

Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke last week in Trenton, Ontario to announce what he called a