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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 areas like public health or environmental support.

The Angus Reid survey, released Sunday, found that Canadians are in favour of the idea of mandatory civilian service, which would entail one year of time donated for those younger than 30 years of age.

In recent years, Germany, France, Norway and other countries have followed this model of service, the survey says


They won. Few if any will fight for what remains of the Canada we knew.

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