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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should be at least 20 years
No, everyone has their own choice.
Yes, but there should be options for civil service/community involvement for those with objections to violence.
Every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of civic service and choose if it's with the military or another government service.
@92NSVSP3yrs3Y
No, not every civilian should have to serve in the military. I realize that I am privileged saying this, as many countries such as Finland and South Korea require it, to defend against Russia and North Korea. But in an ideal world, service should be a choice instead of an obligation.
@8ZRQ7W73yrs3Y
No, but make an optional less military-focused program with more focus on education and skills development
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@95DH7PG3yrs3Y
Service should be a choice instead of an obligation. Though I realize that this is not always possible depending on where you live in the world (South Korea, Finland, etc.)
@93FG53G3yrs3Y
Service should be a choice instead of an obligation, and I'm lucky to say this as I know that in countries like Finland and South Korea, it's mandatory for everyone to serve in the military.
Canada should adopt the Swiss model, both in terms of training and firearm possession. This would help curtail current firearms issues and would help cut military spending as the need for a professional standing army would be greatly reduced.
It varies depending on where you are/given time context. It's maybe not a priority for Canadians now, because we aren't really in a conflict with other nations. But in South Korea, Ukraine, Israel as well as Finland? They need it to survive as a nation as they have aggressive neighbours around them that threaten their existence.
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