Half Say They’d Go to War for Canada, but Young People Far Less Willing to Enlist

Half say they’d go to war for Canada, but young people far less willing to enlist

Canadians who say they feel proud of Armed Forces declines by 27 points since 2019 July 10, 2025 – As Canada looks to ramp up spending on the Armed Forces to meet NATO commitments, there appears to be hesitation from young Canadians to fight for their country. New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute...

Poll finds strong support among Canadians for increased military spending - Spencer Fernando

A new Abacus Data survey shows a high level of support for increased military spending, a sign that Canadians are adapting to a more chaotic and dangerous world.

Canadians Show Growing Support for Military and Defence Spending - Abacus Data

Our national survey reveals an increase in Canadians’ positive impressions of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), alongside growing trust in their ability to defend the country. There is also strong public support for the government’s commitment to increased defence spending. While Canadians prioritize domestic roles for the CAF, such as defending national territory and responding to natural disasters, they also express nuanced views on key challen…