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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@9GZYG4J1yr1Y
Yes, but only for those who have failed the citizenship test after graduating from Hight school if they want to have the right to vote
@9P5GFFB10mos10MO
Yes, but it should be 18 months in military, social or environmental services and waived for those pursuing post secondary education
@9J7VZ3Z1yr1Y
It would still be on a voluntary basis except for criminals who wish to integrate back into society and people who do not pursue further education or employment. So my answer is yes but with conditions and it should a minimum of two years of military service to get an option for an honourable discharge.
@9D536B22yrs2Y
Yes, but with almost no focus on combat training and more focus on education, self-reliance, and skill development
@9D4R2DY2yrs2Y
Yes, but with almost no focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development
@8WFRGBH4yrs4Y
Yes but more of civilian work
@8VMMFJM4yrs4Y
No. I do agree with service should be a choice and not an obligation but I would like to add that not everyone has the mindset of a soldier and those forced into it might find themselves adding to the already too high list of depression cases or worse.
@8SF7HN34yrs4Y
Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment and with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development. Service can be continued after the mandatory year if the individual chooses to do so
@8TN4GLW4yrs4Y
Yes, if Canada is under a serious threat by any foreign countries or terrorist groups.
@9BZ8XQ82yrs2Y
A minimum of two years of some form of military or civil service should be mandated to young men starting at the age of 18.
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