Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

First send all politicians who want to vote on this topic to minimum one year of military service that only includes active duty beyond our borders. Once a full 338 mps have done that and are currently elected than they could decide what's best on this issue.

Three years service to give the Molly coddled youth of today some back bone, discipline, patriotism, moral compass and respect. One year is not enough for today's generation.

time to make men 0ut of our privileged, entitled youth. maybe, just maybe, they would think twice of doing crime. If this were an alternative instead of jail, maybe they could grow to be productive citizens in society. please consider productive discipline for those who are lost in society. jail is an invitation to free housing, meals, health care, education and God knows what other privileges. our veterans get what? shameful how the treatment of those who protect our country are forgotten. got this in reverse folks. shouldn't have to have this pointed out if you're doing your job right.

Only for males not attending higher education

You want to collect welfare?, then mandatory 1 year in military service, earn your paycheck, or you get nothing

Required for men but optional for women

Immigrants should be serving time up to 3 years in the military to obtain citizenship. Other wise further education and or skilled trade would also be a benefit

Yes, for dropouts and those not pursuing higher education or trade training.

NO - but offer free post-secondary education for military service.

I think 18-year-olds should contribute one year of service to their country, but not just through a military service. There should be options such as internships in international and inter-provincial gov't service, building houses for orgs such as Habitat for Humanity, or in the peace corps building wells and solar energy hubs, anything that contributes to the well-being of our society.

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.

Conscription should only be a thing during times of war when all citizens and residences should be subject to military service.

A high school diploma should be a legal requirement. Upon graduating, men and women should be required to complete a 1-2 year civil service. The form of service should be determined based on skills an psychometric tests, a series of interviews, and the person’s preferences. It may be military service for some and other work for others. The end of the service should assist participants in making plans to study or work in a specific area. Post secondary studies should be free if you maintain specific grades.

No as the military has shown to be used for endeavours of the owning class exclusively.sending thousands of young men to die for oil and minerals

Yes, but not active duty or tours.

Not necessarily military but charity or community service work

No, forced military involvement should only be used for extreme cases like a third world war or something similar

I believe that the military is imperialist and should slowly be taken apart and have its budget distributed to other programs. I do believe in conscription but should be into a customer service role to teach respect for workers and basic human decency

Criminals who have criminal records should only choose by their choice as well as civilians if they want to join the army, the government will not force them by the laws of the knight order.

a 2-4 month mandatory military training for all men age's between 18 - 35 would be a good idea incase of war but not outright serves.

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.

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

Yes, but with almost no focus on combat training and more focus on education, self-reliance, and skill development

Yes, but with almost no focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

No, but they should receive training if they are medically able to. Training without requiring service.

Yes. But not military only. 1 year of serving the country in othercways. Like helping communities programs

Only in times where war looks inevitable.

Yes, but only when we absolutely need it

Yes I think that it should be a requirement for all Canadian's at the age of 18

Yes, with an option to serve in a non-military civil service role.

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.

Yes every male that is able to fight must serve in wars we fight

No, but make an optional less military-focused program with more focus on education and skills development

Require civilian service, not military service.

Yes, but provide funding for post-secondary education

Nobody should be forced to provide any military services, or any services for that matter, unless it is their choice to do so!

No, we ain't Russia

yes but expand it to National Service not just military

Yes but more of civilian work

regulary no, but if a third world way starts again and we're lacking on military then yes

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.

Yes, our nation is underprepared for a war if one were to occur

Yes. But not for those that pursue post secondary education. And trades should be taught to those who join

No only those who do and not be forced

I think it should be a choice, but it would be nice to see it more encourage. This applies to every aspect of the military too.

Yes, but exempt criminals or kids with troubled pass. Paid service to fund their future education.

4 years. That is the length of 1 contract. With numerous benefits after release

There should be a universal requirement for service of at least one year, and up to 2 years. This service should not be limited to the military but include other options, such as working in care homes or education.

One to two years of civil service that is not in the military specifically aimed at teaching youth and young adults how society operates (e.g.: the implementation and maintenance of critical infrastructure)