TO "Language"
en = English
fr = French

TO "Q1. What is your gender?"
1 = Male
2 = Female
3 = Transgender
96 = Other (please specify)
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q2B. In which age group do you belong?
1 = 18-24
2 = 25-34
3 = 35-44
4 = 45-54
5 = 55-64
6 = 65+
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q2_AGE. In what year were you born?
9999 = PNTA

Q3. Which province or territory do you live in?
1 = British Columbia
2 = Alberta
3 = Saskatchewan
4 = Manitoba
5 = Ontario
6 = Quebec
7 = New Brunswick
8 = Nova Scotia
9 = Prince Edward Island
10 = Newfoundland and Labrador
11 = Northwest Territories
12 = Yukon
13 = Nunavut
99 = Prefer not to say

Q4M1. Do you, or does anyone in your family or household, work in any of the following areas?
1 = Advertising or Market Research
2 = The media (i.e., TV, radio, newspapers)
3 = Department of National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces
97 = None of the above
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q5. Many of the topics we will be covering are related to the Canadian military and defence issues. Have you recently seen, read or heard anything about the Canadian Armed Forces?
1 = Yes
2 = No
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q6. About what topic or topics regarding the Canadian Armed Forced have you recently seen, read or heard?
96 = AnswerCode
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q7. What is your overall impression of the Canadian Armed Forces? Would you say it is positive or negative? Would that be strongly or somewhat [positive/negative]?
1 = Strongly negative
2 = Somewhat negative
3 = Neither/Neutral
4 = Somewhat positive
5 = Strongly positive
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q8M1. What would you say are the biggest issues or challenges facing the Canadian Armed Forces these days? (text)
94 = 1:
95 = 2:
96 = 3:
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q10. Overall, how familiar would you say you are with the Canadian Armed Forces?
1 = Not at all familiar
2 = Not very familiar
3 = Somewhat familiar
4 = Very familiar
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q13. If a young person you know, such as a family member or friend, told you that they were joining the Canadian Armed Forces, how would you view that decision? Would your reaction be very favourable, somewhat favourable, neutral, somewhat unfavourable or
1 = Very unfavourable
2 = Somewhat unfavourable
3 = Neutral
4 = Somewhat favourable
5 = Very favourable
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q14. Generally speaking when it comes to looking after active military personnel, would you say the Canadian Armed Forces does a very good job, a good job, neither a good nor a poor job, a poor job or a very poor job? Please keep in mind we are asking abo
1 = Very poor
2 = Poor
3 = Neither
4 = Good
5 = Very good
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q15A. I could see myself joining the Canadian Armed Forces - To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
1 = Strongly disagree
2 = Somewhat disagree
3 = Somewhat agree
4 = Strongly agree
99 = Don’t know/Not sure

Q16. To what extent do you think the Canadian Armed Forces is a source of pride for Canadians? Please use a 5-point scale, where “1” means not at all a source of pride, “3” is neutral, and “5” means very much a source of pride.
1 = 1 - Not at all a source of pride
2 = 2
3 = 3 - Neutral
4 = 4
5 = 5 - Very much a source of pride
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q17. Do you think Canada's military is modern or outdated? Please use a 5-point scale, where “1” means very outdated, “3” means neither outdated nor modern, and “5” means very modern.
1 = 1 - Very outdated
2 = 2
3 = 3 - Neither outdated nor modern
4 = 4
5 = 5 - Very modern
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q18. Do you think Canada's military is essential or no longer needed? Please use a 5-point scale, where “1” means no longer needed at all and “5” means very essential.
1 = 1 - No longer needed at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 - Very essential
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q20. On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 means you have no trust at all, and 10 means you have complete trust, how much trust do you have that the Canadian Armed Forces is prepared to keep Canadians safe?
1 = 1 - No trust at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 - Complete trust
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q21. Do you feel that Canada’s military is underfunded, over-funded or receives about the right amount of funding?
1 = Over-funded
2 = Receives about the right amount of funding
3 = Underfunded
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q22A. The Canadian Armed Forces is good at planning its future equipment needs - Please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. How about…
1 = Strongly disagree
2 = Somewhat disagree
3 = Neither
4 = Somewhat agree
5 = Strongly agree
99 = Don’t know/Not sure

Q25A. Responding to natural disasters, including catastrophic weather events such as floods, wildfires, or ice storms - The next questions are about the role of Canada’s military domestically, here in Canada. There are a number of roles that the Canadian A
1 = 1 - Not important at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 - Very important
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q27. Would you say you clearly recall, vaguely recall or do not recall hearing anything about the Canadian Armed Forces playing a role in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic since its outbreak?
1 = Do not recall
2 = Vaguely recall
3 = Clearly recall
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

S6_INTRO. As you may have heard, allegations of sexual misconduct have been brought forth in the Canadian Armed Forces. These next questions will focus on the topic of misconduct allegations and are, of course, completely voluntary. If you do not feel comf
1 = Yes
2 = No

Q28. How much attention have you paid to news over the past few months about alleged sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces?
1 = No attention at all
2 = A little attention
3 = Some attention
4 = A lot of attention
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q29. How confident are you that the Canadian Armed Forces will deal with misconduct allegations appropriately? Please rate your answer on a scale from 1 to 10, where “1” means you are not at all confident and “10” means you are extremely confident.
1 = 1 - Not at all confident
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 - Extremely confident
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q30. How confident do you feel that the Canadian Armed Forces culture will make positive changes in the future. Please rate your answer on a scale of 1 to 10, where “1” means you are not at all confident that positive change will happen and “10” means you
1 = 1 - Not at all confident that positive change will happen
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 - Extremely confident that positive change will happen
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q31. What is the highest level of formal education that you have completed
1 = Grade 8 or less
2 = Some high school
3 = High school diploma or equivalent
4 = Registered apprenticeship or other trades certificate or diploma
5 = College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma
6 = University certificate or diploma below bachelor’s level
7 = Bachelor’s degree
8 = Post graduate degree above bachelor’s level
9 = Currently a student
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q32. Is there someone in your immediate family who is either a current or former member or employee of The Canadian Armed Forces – that is the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Navy or the Royal Canadian Air Force?
1 = Yes
2 = No
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to say

Q34M1. Are you…?
1 = White
2 = South Asian (e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, etc.)
3 = Chinese
4 = Black
5 = Filipino
6 = Latin American
7 = Arab
8 = Southeast Asian (e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian, Malaysian, Laotian, etc.)
9 = West Asian (e.g., Iranian, Afghan, etc.)
10 = Korean
11 = Japanese
12 = Canadian
13 = European
96 = Other [SPECIFY]
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q35. Which of the following categories best describes your total household income? That is, the total income of all persons in your household combined, before taxes?
1 = Under $20,000
2 = $20,000 to just under $40,000
3 = $40,000 to just under $60,000
4 = $60,000 to just under $80,000
5 = $80,000 to just under $100,000
6 = $100,000 to just under $150,000
7 = $150,000 and above
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Q36. Would you describe the community you live in as…
1 = Urban
2 = Suburban
3 = Rural
4 = Remote
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to say

Q37. What are the first three characters of your postal code?
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to say

Province (sample)
AB = Alberta
MB = Manitoba
NB = New Brunswick
BC = British Columbia
PE = Prince Edward Island
NF = Newfoundland & Labrador
SK = Saskatchewan
ON = Ontario
PQ = Quebec
NS = Nova Scotia
NT = Northwest Territories
YT = Yukon Territories
NU = Nunavut

STYPE. Sample Type (Sample)
1 = Landline
2 = Cell

PHONE1. And, just to confirm, have I reached you on a landline phone or a cell phone?
1 = Landline
2 = Cell phone
9 = Don’t know/Refused

PHONE2. For your safety, are you currently driving?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Don’t know/Refused

REGION. Region (from Q3)
1 = Atlantic
2 = Quebec
3 = Ontario
4 = Manitoba/Saskatchewan/Nunavut
5 = Alberta/NWT
6 = British Columbia/Yukon

QPHONESTATUS. Phone status (from Q36 & Q37)
1 = DUAL
2 = CPO
3 = LLO
4 = Online

Q6. About what topic or topics regarding the Canadian Armed Forced have you recently seen, read or heard?
8 = Veterans pension plan (Care of military personnel)
9 = Veterans mental health (Care of military personnel)
20 = Vice-Admiral Mark Norman charged with leaking information
22 = COVID-19 aid/Assistance in long-term care facilities
24 = Culture change underway/Equality in title names
37 = Leadership issues (lack of competence, accountability, quitting, removal, etc.)
42 = Veterans being offered medically assisted death

Q8M1. What would you say are the biggest issues or challenges facing the Canadian Armed Forces these days?
1 = Sexual misconduct
2 = COVID-19 / COVID-19 protocols
3 = Resettlement of Afghan interpreters
4 = Gender equity / sexism issues
5 = Discrimination
6 = Lack of respect (various)
7 = Hostile foreign countries (China, Russia, etc.)
8 = Terrorism
9 = Lack of transparency
10 = Funding issues / Budget
11 = Too much spending / Waste of money
12 = Lack of/aging/outdated equipment
13 = Leadership issues / Ethical leadership (lack of competence, accountability, quitting, removal, etc.)
14 = Government / Politics (unspecified)
15 = Recruitment (need more people) / Retention
16 = Racism
17 = More/Better training
18 = Homophobia
19 = Crime / Corruption
20 = Need better wages/benefits (Care of military personnel)
21 = Veteran assistance/support (Care of military personnel)
22 = Healthcare / Mental health support (Care of military personnel)
23 = Lack of support (unspecified)
24 = Lack of peacekeeping
25 = Poor image / Media image / Public image
26 = Missions in other countries
27 = War / Biological/chemical warfare
28 = Woke culture
29 = Security / Border security (including Artic)
30 = Safety (unspecified)
31 = Need better technology
32 = Relevance / purpose / direction / goal
33 = Issues with morale
34 = Lack of resources / human resources
35 = Old boys club mentality / Golf course
37 = NATO commitments/contribution
96 = Other
97 = None / Nothing
98 = Don't know / Refused

Q19. What do you think is the biggest threat to the security and/or sovereignty of Canadians and Canada at this time?
1 = Terrorism
2 = Natural disasters / climate change
3 = Arctic sovereignty
4 = Refugees
5 = United States/Canada’s proximity to the U.S*
6 = Cyber-security
7 = The COVID-19 pandemic / Global pandemics
8 = China
9 = Canadian themselves/Extremists
10 = Canadian government/Justin Trudeau
11 = War/Attack/Conflicts
12 = Russia
13 = Immigration policies/Cultural tension
14 = American government/Trump
15 = Lack of funding for the Canadian Armed Forces
16 = North Korea
17 = Civil unrest/Civil rights movement
18 = Natural resources
19 = Media/False information
20 = Government / Politicians (unspecified)
21 = Hostile foreign countries (unspecified)
22 = Social impacts (hate, freedoms, etc.)
23 = Espionage
24 = Border security
25 = Economy / inflation (unspecified)
26 = Political interference/influence from foreign governments
77 = Other (SPECIFY)
97 = None / Nothing
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer