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Vast majority of residents concerned about Canadian military involvement, escalation in Iran war: poll

Canada Pulse Insights found 84% fear the conflict could widen, while 70% would accept some military role if it had allied or United Nations backing.

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A vast majority of residents are “overwhelmingly worried” about the war in Iran, its potential escalation and the involvement of the Canadian military, according to a new poll. A new survey from Canada Pulse Insights for CityNews found that 84 per cent of Canadians were concerned the conflict centred on the Strait of Hormuz could spread into a wider Middle East War. Eighty per cent were concerned that any Canadian military involvement could put personnel in harm’s way.

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Majority concerned about Canadian military involvement in Iran: poll

The war in Iran began after the U.S. and Israel attacked the region on Feb. 28. Iran responded by closing off the Strait of Hormuz.

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City News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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