Military Service is currently not required in Canada. Mandatory military service, or National Service, has occurred twice in modern Canada. The first period was implemented during the outbreak World War I in 1917 and the second during the beginning of World War II in 1944.
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@9W9DFQ3Conservative6mos6MO
The military should be advertising more so young people see it as a positive option leading to potential career paths within the service and the civilian world..
@9NW5MPL10mos10MO
We are not prepared for conflict We need a national guard type system And expansion on our current supplemental reserves
@9LMCHCFConservative12mos12MO
Conscription should only be a thing during times of war when all citizens and residences should be subject to military service.
@9654JMD3yrs3Y
Yes, but only when we absolutely need it
@8K7K73L4yrs4Y
Only if there is a great chance of a serious war involving the country.
@9829VV5Conservative2yrs2Y
Potentially, but not necessarily just the military, consider first responders such as paramedics, police and fire services
@97WFVH5Conservative2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if we are actively at war.
@93HJWN4Conservative3yrs3Y
No, but all mentally and physically fit and capable should be required to join.
@8TJ6XJJ4yrs4Y
Students should be taught about everything regarding military service in schools.
@98X6QZY2yrs2Y
No, but every 18 year old should be obliged to provide one year of public service which may include the military
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