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Welcome and thank you for your participation in this study. Earnscliffe Strategies, in collaboration with Leger, has been hired to administer an online survey on behalf of the Government of Canada on current issues of interest to Canadians.<br><br>Click h
1 = Yes
2 = No

What is your gender?
1 = Male
2 = Female
3 = Other
96 = Other, please specify (e.g., transgender, non-binary):

Numeric answer question with optional custom validation
9999 = PNTA

Age group
1 = 18 - 24
2 = 25 - 34
3 = 35 - 44
4 = 45 - 54
5 = 55- 64
6 = 65+

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&nbsp;

Are you an Indigenous person, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?
1 = Yes
2 = No
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Are you...? Select up to three.
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 = Mixed race
96 = Other
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

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

What three words would you use to describe the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)?
1 = Courage/courageous/brave
2 = Admirable/pride
3 = Military/army
4 = Ship/boat
5 = Good/great/awesome
6 = Blue
7 = Canada/Canadian
8 = Dedicated
9 = Disciplined
10 = Honorable
11 = Loyal
12 = Necessary/needed
13 = Defense/security
14 = Hard working/tough/strong
15 = Hero/heroic
16 = Patriot/patriotic
17 = Historic/traditional
18 = Reliable/trustworthy/honest
19 = Royal/prestigious
20 = Small
21 = Professional/smart
22 = Respected
23 = Competent/confident/trained
24 = Marine/ocean/water
25 = Soldier/sailor
26 = Service
27 = Men/boy's club
28 = War/fight
29 = Helpful
30 = Important
31 = Uniforms
32 = Adventure/adventurous
33 = Old/outdated
34 = Unknown/unfamiliar/invisible
35 = Useless/weak/ineffective
36 = underfunded/underequipped
96 = Other
98 = Don't know / Refusal

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

What is your overall impression of the following? The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)
1 = Strongly negative
2 = Somewhat negative
3 = Neither/Neutral
4 = Somewhat positive
5 = Strongly positive
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

Do you think the Royal Canadian Navy is essential or no longer needed? Please use a 5-point scale, where “1” 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

To what extent do you think the Royal Canadian Navy 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

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The Royal Canadian Navy shares the same values as me
1 = Strongly disagree
2 = Somewhat disagree
3 = Neither
4 = Somewhat agree
5 = Strongly agree
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to say

The following is a list of some of the roles the Royal Canadian Navy plays domestically and internationally. Which, if any, did you know were roles of the Royal Canadian Navy before taking this survey?
1 = Defend Canada
2 = Protect our economy
3 = Help to make the world safer
4 = Increase our influence worldwide (diplomacy)
5 = Secure our future against uncertain threats
6 = Represent part of our national identity
97 = None of the above
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to say

In your view, how important are each of these roles? Defend Canada
1 = 1 - Not important at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 - Very important
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to say

For each of the three environments of the CAF, how likely would you be to join… The Canadian Army
1 = Very likely
2 = Somewhat likely
3 = Not very likely
4 = Not at all likely
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

How knowledgeable do you feel you are about opportunities within the Royal Canadian Navy specifically?
1 = Not at all knowledgeable
2 = Not very knowledgeable
3 = Somewhat knowledgeable
4 = Very knowledgeable
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

How interested would you be in joining the Royal Canadian Navy?
1 = Not at all interested
2 = Not very interested
3 = Somewhat interested
4 = Very interested
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

If a person told you that they were joining the CAF and asked you how appealing you thought a career might be in each of the 3 environments of the CAF, rate the appeal of...? - The Canadian Army
1 = Very unappealing
2 = Somewhat unappealing
3 = Neither appealing nor unappealing
4 = Somewhat appealing
5 = Very appealing
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

If a person you know, such as a family member or friend, told you that they were joining the Royal Canadian Navy, would your reaction to that decision be…
1 = Very unfavourable
2 = Somewhat unfavourable
3 = Neutral
4 = Somewhat favourable
5 = Very favourable
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

How interested would you be in learning more about the Royal Canadian Navy?
1 = Not interested at all
2 = Not very interested
3 = Somewhat interested
4 = Very interested
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to say

Do you follow the Royal Canadian Navy on any of the following social media channels? Select all that apply
1 = Facebook
2 = Twitter
3 = Instagram
4 = YouTube
5 = Other
8 = Do not follow the Royal Canadian Navy on any social media channels
9 = Don't know / Prefer not to say
96 = Other (please specify)
98 = Do not follow the Royal Canadian Navy on any social media channels
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to say

How would you prefer to learn more or receive information about the Royal Canadian Navy?
1 = Royal Canadian Navy website
2 = Email
3 = News stories
4 = Podcasts
5 = Radio
6 = Social media posts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
7 = Television
8 = Videos on sites such as YouTube
9 = Books, magazines, and leaflet
96 = Other
97 = Not interested
99 = Don't know / Prefer not to say

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
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to answer

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

Which of the following best describes the size of community in which you live?
1 = Population of 100,000 or more
2 = Population of between 30,000 and 99,999 residents
3 = Population of between 1,000 and 29,999 residents
4 = Population of less than 1,000 residents
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to say

For each of the following, please indicate whether you know someone who is a current or former member. - The Canadian Army
1 = Know a current member
2 = Know or have known a veteran (that is, a former member)
3 = I don’t know a current member or veteran
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to say

Is there any other feedback you would like to provide about the Royal Canadian Navy?
0 = AnswerCode
97 = I have nothing additional to say
99 = Don’t know/Prefer not to say

Is there any other feedback you would like to provide about the Royal Canadian Navy?
1 = Valued resource / Needed resource
2 = Dedicated to their country / They are proud to serve
3 = I'm thankful for their service
4 = A good career
5 = Good teamwork / Leadership skills
6 = Brave / Courageous / Heroic / Honourable
7 = Keeping Canadians safe / Protecting Canada / Defending Canada / Peacekeeping abroad
8 = Well trained / Highly skilled
9 = I'm proud of the Royal Canadian Navy
10 = I enjoy working for the Royal Canadian Navy / I enjoyed working for the Royal Canadian Navy
21 = Based on my personal experience working for them
22 = My spouse/family member served in the Royal Canadian Navy
23 = Interesting topic / Interested in finding out more about the Royal Canadian Navy / Career opportunities
24 = Not too well known / Needs more visibility / Lack of advertising
31 = Underfunded / Understaffed
32 = Inadequately equipped / Obsolete equipment
33 = Lack of diversity/inclusion
34 = Discrimination (e.g. race, age, gender, sexual orientation, income)
35 = Toxic culture / Organisational reform is needed / Low morale
36 = Personnel misconduct / Unprofessional misconduct / Abuse (e.g. verbal, emotional, physical, sexual)
37 = Lack of transparency / Lack of accountability / Lack of leadership
38 = Lack government of support for the Royal Canadian Navy / Interference with Royal Canadian Navy operations
39 = Veteran's are treated poorly / Lack of support programs
40 = Don't like the direction the Royal Canadian Navy is going in / Left-wing political influences
41 = Recruitment issues (e.g. lack of people interested to join, incentives to join, dangerous career)
42 = Would like to see the Royal Canadian Navy more active in the Arctic Ocean / Protecting Canada's north
43 = Lack of recognition for accomplishments / Under-appreciated
44 = More training is needed / More education
50 = COVID-related (e.g. vaccine mandates, protocols)
80 = Dissatisfied with the Royal Canadian Navy's role in Canada / Don't think Canada needs a navy
90 = Satisfied with the Royal Canadian Navy's role in Canada / They do a good job for Canada
96 = Other (specify)
97 = None / Nothing
98 = Don't know / Refused