What is your gender?
I am a biological male in accordance with Genesis 1:27 and Matthew 19:4.

Are you...? Select up to three.
If we are all equal, race should not matter. Your question is offensive.

Do you follow the Royal Canadian Navy on any of the following social media channels? Select all that apply
Les nouvelles à la télévision sur radio canada , TVA , le devoir et d'autre site Internet sur google news .
I do not use social media and in any event I only read the news for information on the Navy.
i am not on social media so I do NOT follow ANYONE

How would you prefer to learn more or receive information about the Royal Canadian Navy?
Je ne souhaite pas en apprendre davantage sur la marine royale canadienne.
pas intéressé est aussi un choix .... ne pas perdre d argent en pub
Unless and until they stop mandating them to take experimental shots, I have zero interest
I have very little interest in learning about what our tiny Navy does. It doesn't have have anything to support land troops or really any Air Force assets other than a few small helicopters. It floats around with the US it wouldn't be missed if it wasn't there
I am not interested in more information about them.

How would you prefer to learn more or receive information about the Royal Canadian Navy?
In person, information booth or visiting the squadron
Documentaries via the National Film Board
Parliament and what the government is going about increased spending to bring RCN up to current world standards. So far all I’ve seen is a list of vague platitudes about what navies should be doing. At the moment RCN can’t achieve any of these things. It is mired in political interference and poor senior leadership.
Text message sending a link to aweb site
A current documentary on wet weaponry or vessels and functional order, available to go to war immediately.

How would you prefer to learn more or receive information about the Royal Canadian Navy?
Proactive Ad campaigns - either why join, how it represents Canada - need much better PR

Is there any other feedback you would like to provide about the Royal Canadian Navy?
La marine est trop faible et n'a pas une assez grande diversité de bâtiments. Le Canada a avant tout besoin d'une marine et d'une aviation de premier plan, plus grandes et modernes. Pour ce qui est de la force terrestre, elle doit être modernisée et un peu plus grande. Il nous faut au moins 12 sous-marins. Des sous-marins de patrouille et de défense côtière sur les 3 océans et quelques sous-marins d'attaque pouvant allez en mission à l'étranger. Il nous faut des navires de tous les types. Le Canada n'a aucun porte-avions et aucun porte-hélicoptères. Nous devrions inventer un «porte-drones», un navire avec des centaines de drones pour surveiller nos frontières et faire des missions de surveillance et de combat à l'étranger. Ça serait beaucoup plus petit et moins cher qu'un porte-avions ou un porte-hélicoptères. Il nous faut une excellente défense anti-arienne, il faut être capable de surveiller tout notre territoire, il faut plus d'investissement dans e renseignement militaire, dans les missions de l'ONU, les missions de l'OTAN, pour être pris au sérieux au niveau internationale. En dehors des Forces, il faut aussi investir dans le SCRS, le CST et la diplomatie, Ensuite, j'aurais aimé être dans la réserve des Forces canadiennes, mais je ne veux pas faire 6 mois de QMBO à St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, 3 mois d'infanterie au Nouveau-Brunswick et 6 à 12 mois ailleurs au Canada pour apprendre un métier militaire. Tout ce temps et ces déplacements pour un emploi à temps partiel
Any branch of the Canadian Armed Forces is a good career choice and I respect those who chose to serve. The only thing that I ask is that everyone is treated equally irregardless of sex, race, religon of sexual orientation. No one should be discriminated against.
The largest group of cadets here on the prairies seems to be Navy cadets. Why is that?
Il n'y a pas l'option je ne connais ni n'ai connu un membre des FAC dans vos dernières questions.
Just that there should be more public information on exactly what each one provides for the work force.
We need to vastly expand our fleet to face threats by illegal fishing, smuggling, and illegal incursions into our waters. Need to vastly increase our fleet to protect and demonstrate our ongoing claims to territory threatened by others, especially in the North. Need more ships able to project our power and influence around the world, particularly in conflict or potential conflict zones such as the South China Sea and the Middle East.
Is like to see less militarism and nationalism in Canada and the world.
As a racialized minority, my view of canada's military is negative. Throughout the years I've noted significant coverage of racism/sexual assault/cultures of impunities in everything from CSIS to the recent issues that led to that former supreme court justice concluding that the armed forces could not be counted on to hold themselves accountable for the sexual misconduct of it's members. it's rather clear to me that in the absence of a real national threat, many of these institutions have been a place for white men to build their careers at the expense of public service, the same way senoir command of the baltimore police force was portrayed in the TV series "the wire". I would feel great shame to be any part of that. Further the canadian military pursing canada's economic interests in it's operations is not as respectable as fighting for just causes.
Bon courage il manque de main d'ouvre partout Recruter est très difficile et la nouvelle génération impose des exigences ce qui va a l encontre de l armée ou de la marine
Liquidez vos sous-marins qui ne fonctionnent pas et faites aboutir vos nouvelles frégates, c'est tellement long et risible comme processus. Quand on regarde les marines des autres pays, on a peine à croire que la MRC peut défendre quoi que soit...
Due to our differing permanent disabilities, I would love for myself and my son to have been able to join. There has to be a way for us disabled to join that would allow us to showcase our non-disabled abilities.
Canadian army should get rid of any far-left woke ideologies that seem to infected them deeply under the current administration. I'm a chinese immigrant and I can say that Canada is one of the less racist country in the World. Of course, racism will always exist in an individual level. Bu this narrative of "systemic racism" is just a huge myth. Canadians should be proud of their country and stop self-flagellating or being "woke" all the time. Many non-white immigrants will share my view.
Several years my wife and I visited a display by the Royal Canadian Navy at a County Fair somewhere in Ontario. We picked up a number of booklets and pamphlets, which I look at with my grandkids from time to time. We also display a couple of Join the Navy magnets prominently on our refrigerator.' PLEASE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! I PERSONALLY HOPE THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT USES SOME OF OUR TAX MONEY TO UPGRADE AND PURCHASE MORE SHIPS TO PROTECT OUR COUNTRY. I BELIEVE WE NEED MORE SHIPS TO PATROL NORTHERN WATERS AGAINST THE INCREASING NUMBERS OF RUSSIAN AND CHINESE WAR VESSELS IN THE AREA. ALSO, THERE MAY BE A NEED TO PATROL THE GREAT LAKES AND OTHER WATERS IF TENSION BETWEEN COUNTRIES CONTINUES TO RISE.
Il faut renforcer notre position dans l’arctique pour se protéger des russes
Make your executive leadership non-white males if you want to see the same below
More spending and training in and for the North
Interesting topic. Thanks for the opportunity
Why does the joining process take so long, by the time one is chosen they are likely on another career path as they have to support themselves in the interim. It's too long administratively!!!
L'image de toutes les entités militaire au Canada a été gravement ternie par l'agression vaccinale du gouvernement Trudeau perpétuée contre ses membres en 2021 et qui continue encore de facon completement injustifiable en 2022.
interesting survey, my family (father,uncles) served in the canadian armed forces and I am very proud of them.Thank you
Yes. STOP MANDATING THEM WITH THREATS AND COERCION AND THEIR CAREERS to take covid "vaccines". I admire the ones who DIDN'T take it, but actually STOOD UP FOR OUR RIGHTS!
It is a proud institution that Canada needs to take better care of.
I signed up Army, and my best friend signed up Navy in the same trade. We both very much enjoyed our enlisted time.
Je crois que la Marine royale canadienne fait un travail essentiel, capital et en tous points nécessaire pour la protection de nos zones côtières et de notre territoire, en ces temps incertains qui pourraient mener à la guerre. J'espère seulement que les dirigeants de la MRC sont compétents, avisés et au courant des enjeux actuels qui menacent notre pays au si vaste territoire. C'est à eux surtout que revient la charge de mener à bien les diverses missions, et de bien vous guider dans vos opérations, vous, simple et vaillants marins. BRAVO et MERCI !
Please, advertise for recruitment amongst not so privileged communities like Scarborough where our youth love our country and they want a career..send recruiters to schools. Flyers for recruitment should be in EVERY library, school, community centre.
Any doubt I have regarding the suitability of a career in any part of the CAF is solely due to the near absolute disinterest of Canadians in the state of their military and the disregard of Canadian politicians in their duty to ensure ‘soldiers’ and veterans are truly cared for.
It's just not something I think about much
I strongly support the Cadet movements for Airforce, Naval and Army. The foundation of a capable National defense is rooted in the cadet training of our youth.
Yes. Stop all the political pandering and build a Navy of real men. Stop with the diversity, inclusion and equality weak-kneed way of thinking. I am a woman and could not care one iota if women, minorities or gays are allowed in the Navy because of their gender, sex, colour etc. Admitting people on those criteria is (pardon my English) BS! They should be admitted on merit alone - are they intelligent enough and physically capable of doing the job? Using any other method to allow people entrance into a national body responsible for the defence of Canada is idiotic. Common sense is no longer being applied in so many instances in society and using these measures to hire people in crucial bodies such as Army, Navy and Air Force are ludicrous and are harming our country and putting us in danger. Stop with all the harassment - sexual and otherwise as is showing up in the Armed Forces. These people at the top levels who are using their power to abuse those beneath them need to be weeded out and fired. Grow up and act like real men that we as a country can be proud of. Stop playing with political correctness and get the job done!!
Maternity leave should not change just because you serve. A friend of mine was given an ultimatum regarding her post due to returning to maternity leave.
Raisons pourquoi la Marine Canadienne n'est pas attrayante: Navires et sous marins complètement obselète. Ça inspire pas confiance.
I feel the Canadian Navy is too small to serve our country effectively in a time of crisis and it takes too long to big it up to be effective to respond to a crisis situation. I feel our Navy has been basically moth balled and it needs to be built up into a world class operation. My uncle was a duo citizen (Canadian and US). He joined the US Navy during WW2 and spend his entire career in the Navy and retired as a Commander and as a result I am very aware of the US Navy. My uncle advised me that Canada's Navy had a lot of heart but definitely needs to expand in order to meet the current and/or future challenges facing the global community.
TESTS D'ENTRÉE DURS PHYSIQUEMENT & CONDITIONS DE TRAVAIL PÉNIBLES (DÉPARTS LONGS!)... SURTOUT POUR LES MOINS JEUNES AVEC DES LIMITATIONS PHYSIQUES MINEURES.
Excellent sujet de sondage Plus d’effort pour mieux faire connaître cette institution
Ils ont du courage et la persévérance de faire un pays sécuritaire...
any interest in hiring older/ retired people?
I am very proud of the Canadian Forces and all that they TRY to do for this country. They are severally underfunded and largely ineffective. I feel very safe knowing that we live in a country next door to the best armed forces in the world. If any country were to attack Canada, the Americans would be here to assist with the defense of Canada as we have a common border that any aggressive country could easily enter the US if Canada were attacked. It is in the American best interest in defending Canada.
Keep up the good work you do to defend Canada.
there has been alot of press recently about senior officers having inappropriate relations with junior staff. What are these guys thinking? This would not be tolerated in the private business world. One conclusion is there is a mindset among senior officers that they can do whatever they want.They need an independant commision to investigate all senior officer relationships to ensure proper conduct and put a policy in place that any officer who knows of an inaooropriate relationship will be subject to the same penalty.
The Navy needs new up to date equipment and more funding.
Demonstrade during memory day so thay mor people know who are them.
My father was in the Navy, along with other members of my family.
The men and women of the Royal Canadian Navy are heroes. Thank you for your service. The word on the street is that the official political statements about the rationale for military action are not transparent or honest, and that the real reasons are obfuscated behind an international wall of smoke and mirrors, and further, that the military personnel in Canada, US, Russia, and around the world are used as disposable pawns in a game controlled by the people who already control 90% of the world's wealth.
la marine est mal équiper,cela nous prends minimum 4 sous marins flambant neuf, et plus
The liberal government is an absolute fucking disaster. Fund our armed forces you bunch of fucking hacks.
Vital to Canada's self image and how we position ourselves internationally
I believe they are funded and I’ll equipped. They do an amazing job with what little they have. I am worried about the cancel/woke culture which seems to be negatively influencing our country. And will degrade our effectiveness.
Merci pour votre travail et SANTÉ à vous tous !?
I worked as a civilian for the RCN for 6 yrs and 19 yrs with the RCAF.
I think the command structure in some aspects of the military is outdated and needs to be updated.
they are working Hard and should keep up the good work
I am not a member for quite some time and I
Acheter de plus gros navires et des sous-marins pour protéger notre arctique
I feel I should know what more about this subject. It should be covered in school
Love the image, proud of what they do, but boats and ships aren't for me.
Fund them more, protect our democracy and show your faces around the country. I don’t even know they are around or if they exist
I am concerned with them being forced to get a vaccine in order to stay in the navy.
The senior officers need to advertise to generate interest to an inclusive workplace
A friend female was in the Navy maybe 40 years ago and she left, she said it wasn't a good place for women. I think that things have improved now, at least I hope so.
I will prefer if permenant residence can enroll to.
They should be rising up to depose Justin Trudeau. Their refusal to do so damages my view of them.
From what I hear, those inclined to the military find the United States armed forces more attractive for the reason that there is no quota system for enlistment and there is better leadership. The absolute low point for me was when thst RCN admiral appeared on the atV news looking like a bum and violating the official languages legislation by what he was wearing. An American or a British admiral wouldn’t have appeared that way on television. Senior military leadership in Canada is too cozy with the politicians. It is evident that politicians and their agendas cause unsuitable senior military appointments. The events of the last few years have proven this. Making senior leadership into an old boys club complete with shenanigans will naturally trickle down the ranks. To work for improvement from the bottom up is the wrong end to start from. But then thst woukd mean calling out the politicians.
All militant institutions need full reform
im not for killing innocent lives or partaking in wars in the Middle East, Africa and Asia that do not concern us and just harm communities overseas. I don't like the nationalist, islamaphobia, and white supremacy often associated with "army" culture I do love and respect my country and those who serve for the right reasons
I thought about joining when I was younger but now have a family and wouldn’t relocate so that is why my answers are the way they are
I feel they are doing a great service to the country and helping keep people safe.
I think that the Royal Canadian Navy is doing an excellent job in protecting the interests of Canada and I'm proud to have them serving my country, Canada.
Apprendre à mieu travailler en équipe avec les autres membres qui ne sont pas nécessairement québécois ou d'origine canadienne .
Investing in the Navy and our other armed forces is becoming increasingly important in the changing world. We should at least increase defence spending to 2% GDP to match other NATO allies.
Pour moi,l'armée canadienne ne devrait servir qu'a des fins humanitaires. Nous n'avons aucun pays menancant près de nous. Si les État-Unis nous envahisse, nous sommes foutu, marine ou non. Si la Russie nous attaque, les U.S.A vont intervenir. Inspirons nous du costa rica, je serais beaucoup plus fier de nos forces armées dans cette situation.
not about the Navy but it's my dream to join the Canadian Armed forces. It will proud for me to serve my nation
strongly needed to protect our coasts and to ensure our NATO commitments
Our support of our armed forces in an embarrassment, both in equipment and veteran support programs
Keep their identity separate - none of this one size Canadian Armed Forces - that does not allow for a separate identity and to allow the men and women that serve in these individual branches the unique recognition that each branch of the military deserves - they each provide a unique aspect of peace keeping and defence and should be recognized for their unique skills that set them apart from their counterparts
Canadian government investment and support for CAF is an embarasment on the world stage.
Despite government mismanagement, and budget cuts, the RCN does a great job in protecting Canadian sovereignty
Est-ce que c’est un environnement sécuritaire pour les femmes, la diversité ou la communauté lgbtq+?
They need more government support with funding and equipment as do all of our armed forces.
Enhance northern patrols, invest in education, and equipment
It needs major changes in senior leadership.
Require the fullest support of the Canadian Government, not a half hearted attempt to do things and unable to measure results
I genuinely forgot Canada had a Navy. I guess that's for the best, as any time the military is in the news it's either because we're supporting an oppressive regime or someone in the armed forces has murdered or abused someone, or has been proven of some sort of wild corruption.
I will continue to support RCN for all their sacrifices.
They need to procure real ships to undertake their stated purpose.
From what I've read it is in very bad condition. It does not enjoy any support of our federal governments. Unfortunately we have had a steady stream of myopic politicians and leaders with warped priorities. Identity politics and climate change hysteria rules the day at the direct cost of everything else, including our military, including the Navy. I was disgusted to see a story explaining it would be in the order of 49 years before the navy received new ships. These 'new' ships will be obsolete by the time they are delivered. We bought worn out junk yard fodder submarines from Britain. One caught fire trying to sail in home. These obsolete, previously scrapped, submarines have little value to our navy. We have no means of protecting our north. Another issue I recall was how the Trudeau Government attacked a senior member of the navy, politicizing some issue, and trying to discredit a man who spent a life serving our country. He eventually won a court battle against the government but its disgusting to see the cavalier way our government treats service members. Our government comes up with unlimited amounts of cash for hundreds, if not thousands of pet projects and "Good Causes" but keeps our military, and the navy, in relatively poverty like conditions. Just like Health Care, unless the present bureaucracy is replaced with more down to earth intelligent thinking people I fear our military will continue its level degradation to the point of collapse. Finally, identity politics and quotas are wrong in man
The Royal Canadian Navy requires a severe upgrade to our equipment and fleet. I keep reading that the submarines are always out of service and most of the above water fleet is from the 70s or 60s
being a land locked citizen that gets extremely seasick I would have ZERO interest in joining the Navy
Interesting topic. We do not hear alot about the RCN
When I say unappealing I just mean out of fear of safety. I respect the people working in these jobs.
Cdn government needs to spend a lot more money upgrading the navy with modern equipment, training and sailors. Need to provide better support for those who have served and are in need of assistance.
I believe we need to drastically upgrade our navy with both equipment and manpower especially if we plan to maintain control over our north.
It would be cheaper to pay off every shipyard worker in the country, and buy ships from our allies, than the current brkoen procurment system. At least the RCN would get ships.
The royal Canadian Navy should be buying its new vessels from people who know how to build warships! No more used submarines or failed attempts to build them locally based on political boondoggles. Until this issue is resolved, they will continue to be a very expensive and irrelevant sideshow. They should also put far more emphasis On defending the arctic including submarines from reliable sources to do this important work.
From an outsider's perspective, the Navy really seems to be in dire straights. Between inadequate equipment, misconduct allegations, and poor wages, it seems unlikely anyone would be interested in a career with the Navy.
Increase their funding and expand their size. We need a stronger presence to defend our borders. We are a huge country with a lot of marine geography.
What I have read about the navy and women doaes not sound appealing or proper. Probably very good for the men though.
I just know that my father was in the Royal Canadian Navy in world war 1. I heard from him first hand on what it was like and was very proud of him for serving in the forces. I heard some things that were very disturbing to hear butnI know that these are things that needed to be done in order to protect Canada. I am proud to have had my father serving.
The submarine purchase has been a waste of money. The role of the Navy in the NW Passage is a joke - the coast guard is better prepared. Ships do not meet needs for patrolling where UN may need assistance. Morale is not high. Esquimalt seems to have many morale issues and differences between the ranks.
This includes the entire Canadian Armed Forces. Out of date, undermanned and unlikely to improve until the entire CAF procurement system is totally overhauled and removed from the amateurish efforts of the politicians. I am a Canadian Army Veteran.
Mostly not interested in a career due to being very happy with the financial compensation, stability, and work from home options in my current role, nothing against the Navy. I would also be uncertain what the remote work options would be and that is important to me.
It is important the Canadian Government adequately fund our RCN, keeping it up to date in all respects
They are presently under equipped and under manned. The new wokeness being forced upon them by our government isn't going to help either problem & they will continue to decline
My father served in WWII, and other than some of the stories he told, I know nothing of the Canadian Armed Forces.
As an ex wren I have had a lot of good memories. You can’t go wrong being a member of the force
Enlevez l'adjectif "royale" de votre dénomination, SVP! C'est archaïque, pompeux et insultant pour de nombreux Canadiens français.
i dont really know much but one thing i want to say is thank you for serving the country.
Securing our future is a loaded phrase that has roots in white supremacist movements and should probably not be advertised as a key goal of a branch of our armed forces.
Thank you to all military folks (past and present) for your service. The world is a lot safer because of your sacrifices. To all military families who lost loved ones, my sincere condolences.??????????????????????????
The armed forces is a great place for young people to star. They get paid, recieve some job trianing and it gives a young person direction
Should have a media blitz letting people know where and how, to access the Canadian Navey Information websites
I feel that these militaries are required for fighting wars which I fundamentally don't agree with because what a war is is when you take men or people who don't know each other and for some to kill each other over an argument that to men or heads a government have but are too afraid to deal with it on their own or fight each other so they put strangers in the path of danger.
The requirement to upgrade the the ships and the their weapon systems is beyond the will of the current government. The RCN has been ignored for such a long time that modernization may be impossible.
Thank you for your service and you make us proud!
A suggestion for future surveys: include a description of the three different branches of the Canadian Armed Forces. Some participants answering the survey may not know the difference which could impact your results!
You guys are doing fantastic thank you for everything you do!
I am a proud Canadian who hopes that the Royal Canadian Navy is held to the highest standards and that ALL it's members are treated fairly and treat each other fairly with no bias. Unfortunately I can't honestly say if that is really the case.
A valued resource (in my eyes) that is under-funded by the government and needs to take visible actions to establish a inviting culture to individuals other than str8 white men.
There is so much history with the RCN. I wish I knew more and that we, as Canadians, were more familiar with the RCN.
I'm surprised you didn't incorporate any questions about navy cadets or sea cadets
Our Navy is really small does it really contribute to anything. In the war on terror it didn't capture a single terrorist after 10 years was almost pointless. The operations it does for counter narcotics in the Caribbean are essentially useless in a waste of taxpayers money.
I really don’t know anything about the navy beyond the fact that my friend who has always wanted to join the CAF enjoys his job. It is not for everyone however and I personally wouldn’t want to join or have anyone I care about join. It’s a very scary thought to have people I care about risking their lives in that manor. If my child were to decide to join I would try to dissuade him.
This survey has increased my interest in finding out more about the RCN and in fact I have a niece/nephew who are confused about what to do in their future - so I'm going to learn more about them and pass on this information. You never know it just may prompt an interest in them.
la Marine aurait a mieux se faire connaitre.
I worked on a R.F.A. Tanker in Nato in 1964 based out of Bergen Norway and got to know some Canadian sailors. They loved the navy and the new Canadian flag.
Under resourced Need newer ships and equipment
I've looked into careers with the military. It's hard to understand the pay/status(full time, part time) conditions and expectations. When speaking to the department about employment they sometimes speak in military terms and it seems intimidating to regular civilians. This in turn made me decide not to pursue in the industry.
I don’t know much about the Canadian navy, but wish them well and thank them for their service
they are underfunded and under equipped they also waste a lot of money
vous devriez vous modernisé, respecter les femmes et les minorité, être Canadien et vouloir défendre notre pays n'a aucun lien avec le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle ni la couleur de peau
not at this time. makes one think of our protection
ITS TIME THE fEDERAL GOVT STARTED BUILDING THE NEW SHIPS INSTEAD OF THE ANTIQUES THE PERSONAL HAVE TO PUT UP WITH NOW.
We strongly need to invest more in the navy to protect our borders, particularly the Arctic.
They are underfunded, need new ships and patrol craft.
They stand for everything good for our Canada. We need to support them 100%!!!
I am against representing our national identity through armed forces responsible for furthering genocide and murdering innocents.
Need more funding for all our navy, Air Force and army
Live in Nova Scotia and we are proud of our NAVY! Worked with the RCN for many years even though I was RCAF.
The biggest issue facing the Navy is funding. They are having to deal with an aging fleet. The aging fleet makes it difficult to attract talent and without good talent it is hard to grow and make the Navy a more desirable place to work. This lack of funding and aging fleet also greatly impacts the image of Canada on the world stage. If Canada wants to be viewed as and taken seriously on the world stage with respect to military then real funding needs to be made to the Navy to improve and grow the fleet. Every year Canada Navy is being left further and further behind by our Allied Countries. As a member of Nato we need to do a much better job.
Not that I can think of but have much respect for them.
they are essential for the defense and security of canada
Should try and save the Royal Naval traditions that we have, and reenact some that have been lost over the years.
If you were asking about military careers, what about the RCMP? I know they are a 'peace' force, and not a 'fighting' force, but they should be strongly considered as part of Canada's presence in the world.
RCN has an historic, economic, political, social, cultural place in our great nation. The world is in a very volatile state right now and we need the RCN to remain strong, purpose driven, and fully supported by the people\government of Canada.
La Marine royale canadienne doit être fière de son histoire glorieuse.
I think the Navy has been underfunded for decades. It should be significantly expanded and modernized
Yes. Back in 1981 I knew someone who used the "Dial A Sailor" service; which hooked-up women who were looking for dates with lonely sailors. She said that "her sailor was really nice to her". Dial A Sailor was listed in the Vancouver phone book. There was also a Dial A Gay Sailor line, so I've known for a long time that the RCN doesn't discriminate.
Get the necessary ships built/purchased! Procurement is a decades old embarrassment
Keep doing the great job of protecting us Canadians
The RCN does damn good job with the tools they are given. But the need more tools
We definitely need the navy. Lots of illegal/ smuggling/drug activities are done on the open sea. Navy can apprehend these activities before the come to our shores. Fore armed is fore warned.
Most of the militaries equipment used in the Iran Iraq war have been depleted or no longer in functional order. That also includes the navy.
They are very low key, but seem to get involved elsewhere in the world in support roles. I assume they also patrol Canadian coastal waterways and look for unusual activity by other world navies.
Depends what dept you end up in to whether you get paid above the poverty level and if there are any chances for promotions
I admire those who have joined the Navy to serve our country, but would be fearful if a loved one of mine joined due to the dangers that may arise.
The Royal Canadian Navy is an important part of Canada. We should respect and thank the members of the Royal Canadian Navy who help to keep Canadians safe.
I am unable to contribute much to this survey as I have no exposure to the navy, being land locked in Alberta. My negative opinion of working in the navy is merely because I have motion sickness & being at sea does not seem pleasant to me! I also suspect mariners must spend long periods at sea away from family, so it must be a very difficult way to live suited only to certain people. I am also uncertain what role the navy might play in defending our fisheries, I suspect that is a Coast Guard duty, not a military duty. As an engineer, I would consider working for the armed forces if I didn't have to take basic training, since I suspect it would be too physically taxing. I have also been repulsed by the various portrayals & reports of hazings & dehumanisation in the military where the object seems to be to break one's spirit, supposedly to foster group cohesion, yet I would not want to be part of a group that operates that way.
The royal Canadian Army members should be proud of themselves for protecting our country. The sacrifices they make, everyday is appreciated by all Canadians. I feel for them being away from their families and also for their families. I worry about the safety of all members. The way the world is today. I have family members that served in the wars. My own father served with the merchant marines. My uncle with the navy. I wish everyone to keep safe. I hope there will be no more wars.
First I've heard about systemic racism in the navy. Not encouraging.
The procurement folks at RCN are completely incompetent and should be held accountable. The funding is in place, but these morons are incapable of spending it. Moreover, the political oversight of RCN is equally incompetent.
they probably need to have additional funding to bring our fleet to a place where we're capable of making a difference in the world. With Russia as a threat, we need to take these investments more seriously!
None. To the best of my knowledge we don't have much of a navy left.
Mieux faire valoir leur rôle et leur valeur pour la société, considérant que mon opinion plutôt neutre, voire peu positive, est nécessairement influencée par des idées préconçues et un manque de connaissance qui m'amène à porter un jugement peu éclairé.
well instead of us giving millions in carbon taxes, I'd rather give more to. support our navy bc if Russia decides that the North belongs to them, then we don't have much in the way of ships would. would/could truly defend us from a mega super power and our navy would be over run. Shame that the Navy isn't spoken about that often in the news but i would like to see how their ships are maintained rather than just a quick glimps of when a ship leaves harbour.
Would like to see more effort spent to protect our shores and the arctic.
Continuez votre excellent travail de représentation pour faire notre fierté
Follow through. Protection of Arctic waters could be a key role in a world plagued by climate change.
I support our armed forces, but wouldn't recommend anyone joining because our armed forces are under funded, and lacking equipment. Plus our Government not only ignores them, they say that they are asking for more than we can give right now, which might be acceptable if we weren't actively giving money and resources to the government's of other countries. We can't help anyone if we can't help ourselves first.
I think the Canadian Armed forces should be promoted more. Canada doesn't promote them or use them enough. The Canadian people do not do not even consider a career in the Armed Forces because they are put on the back burner. My cousin joined the Royal Canadian Navy from High School and had a career in the Navy. He followed his dad {my uncle} who had a career in the Army and he went all over the world too. He was stationed in Germany. My father was in the Army, was a Warrant Officer. My mother was in the Air Force. I had many aunts and uncles in the Army. I think Canada needs to step up advertising and look after our Armed Forces. They are almost forgotten in 2022 and that is not good. Step up recruits and also Canada and the Canadian Government should use the Armed Forces more for issues in our country. The training facilities like the army camps are being closed up, eg. all the army houses in Vancouver are closed up. I grew up in Vernon BC with a big Army Camp and Cadet Camp in the summer. The Army Baraxis {sp} in Chilliwack BC are mostly shut down. The Harper government {before Trudeau} cut back and shut most Army facilities. We need to step it up. Provide training in the Army Navy and Air Force for Canadians, help Canada and Canadians in every way to defend our country and to provide careers for Canadians.
RCN takes more responsibilities to be safe and precautions
Please focus in your core mission. People that join your ranks should adapt, not the other way around. Strong leadership is very important, and that includes standing for what is right, not for what is popular.
Please get more ships to protect our Arctic from foreign threats.
On the sexual harassment front, I feel like you have gotten a raw deal. The politicians said "We want to have women serve in front line roles". You said "We foresee a lot of problems with that. It will strain discipline beyond what we can manage." Then it strained discipline beyond what you could manage, but the politicians were mad at you. On the right wing extremist front, I see both larger problems, but easier solutions. We absolutely need to root these guys out of every role in the CAF. Fortunately, it doesn't require careful undercover investigations, as they can't seem to resist talking about their views on social media. Just put someone high-ranking and trustworthy in charge of monitoring these things, and punt anyone both crazy enough to hold these views, and dumb enough to talk about it.
I believe it needs invested in we need to be able to defend our vast water boundaries
Malheureusement avec les équipements ( i.e. navires et autres) qu'on les gens de la marine, on en peut que les plaindre.
The Navey is a complete disaster, it needs a compete overhaul. Get rid of all the Woke garbage, and get someone in charge who actually knows the Navy.
we should proud of them to protect our Canadians and the world peace
I would love to learn of work opportunities
I think Canada should be proud of our RCN
The navy should be a source of pride given the extensive waters all around Canada, especially the north.
I'm not very familiar with the Royal Canadian Navy. I worked for CFB Cold Lake and Calgary for 15 years as a civilian. I was married to an RCMP Officer for 30 years. I am very proud of our DND and we need them.
Promote RCN career opportunities in schools. Teach from elementary school the functions , positive images of military personnels, postings around schools showing good deeds feeding teaching the poor and destitute. Applying medical assistance, building structures , rescuing. Training others building and servicing aircrafts and ships and aircraft centres Motivate motivate the minds of youth. My cousin went to US at 22 plus after 3 yrs before being a citizen he applied thry gave him his citizenship he loves aircraft now is a master in his trade. Went to Germany . Hello what r we doing here
Respect go out to all who is dedicated to serving they country.
I think the federal government needs to better fund our navy. There is a real threat to our sovereignty in the Arctic.
Nothing now, but wish we will have chance to see their place after we retire.
Protégez l’Arctique est primordial et vous avez besoin d’une flotte plus adéquate pour le faire mieux. LeGouvernement doit investir dans vos navires. Merci pour votre travail
Mon seul souvenir de ce qui touche la défense canadienne est lors de poursuites à cause de gestes sexuels à l'endroit de membres, de l'aide pendant la pandémie et de l'aide aux inondations
Avoir une meilleure visibilité pour être mieux connu des gens afin d'avoir une meilleure reconnaissance
Does a good job for Canada and other nations
Have crossed paths with people who knew people in the Navy and have stated more modern equipment is needed and better morale needed. Now having heard about all the sexual accusations/ racist and harrassment I can see what they meant without giving details in the past...that they kept to themselves instead of telling and just calling it morale.
je crois que les choses qui se passe dans ce domaine, sont comme un boys club, et les victimes ne sont pas pris au sérieux à cause de l'omerta. Puis les gens qui ont des problèmes psychologique ne reçoivent pas l'aide nécessaire.
Should only be used in the case of natural disasters
Until the exec/senior leadership of all dept of Defence units stops being almost all 60+ Caucasian, traditional males, the perception of these units will continue to be archaic, dated and a negative brand to Canadians and Canadians in the job market
This is a very fresh type of survey, the 1st time to meet and answer such a survey. I am very looking forward to new and fresh type of surveys which let me share my opinions under more different thinkings.
It's a good job, very dignified job. But, I hope the government helps our veterans more before other countries
Good job? Keep working on racism/sexism violence/discrimination I guess. And good old corruption
It needs a complete overhaul. Utterly useless in NATO and for protecting Canada. Old tired ships and not enough operational and suitable ships and sailors. Of a threat to no one and makes Canada look bad and a free-loader off the US.
I don't know or have seen anything concerning any of these, yes maybe the arm forces when they are asked to help with the Covid in the Seniors bldg.
I feel that Canadian militarism in general beyond the direct protection of the country (in cases of piracy, search-and-rescue, disaster relief, etc.) is outdated and a force of western imperialism that shouldn't be perpetuated and promotes domestic as well as international xenophobia and racism within Canada
All forces seem to only get negative press, and there is nothing being done to spread to good.
I served in the RCN as well as the Army and Air environments for 42 yrs. There have been significant changes in it, not all of them good or bad. However, the personnel have never been a problem. The problem has been how the gov't has misused and abused them. One has to keep in mind you are taking a crew of people out onto an ocean for months at a time. That crew needs the support of the entire country behind them. They need to be able to work together as brothers and sisters in a bond of fellowship that transcends what the average citizen lives like. There is no civilian comparison for life at sea. The media tends to report on it as just any other profession when nothing could be further from the truth. Consider yourself bouncing around on a cork in the middle of the vast oceans of the world with your life in someone else's hands. There is a reason for the term "drunken sailor". It was a coping mechanism for centuries. It is the senior service having survived the pharaohs. If it is not doing well and it isn't currently then it is not the fault of the sailors it is the fault of the pharaohs.
The military has always been an "old boys club" & it becomes even more evident when high-ranking officials commit sexual offences or fraternize with subordinates (even getting members pregnant & keeping it a secret). It is evident those of colour, female or identify as LBGQ and Trans-sexual have all been harassed, raped, etc. or hazing still seem to be a thing. I am a female of colour and once worked in law enforcement in the late 1970s. Back then I had to deal with racist comments and sexual harassment. Even report incidents to the head of our investigation unit. His response back then was: If it's too hot in the kitchen, then get out. So I had to deal with officers on my own. After all these years, things have not changed in terms of higher ranking officials turning a blind eye to the obvious. I doubt having a female Defence Minister will change much, but until offending members are tried in the court of law outside of the military, offenders will be shielded/protected for inappropriate/unlawful behaviour. I don't feel it is a safe place of employment for women, minorities and anyone viewed as different until there is substantial changes made to deal with those who use their rank to take advantage, abuse, etc. subordinates. The military is necessary, but not how they treat women and minorities. It offers many career opportunities, but not at the expense of being assaulted, harassed, etc. I do hope things change, but I believe there are too many senior officials who are happy with the status quo.
Keep doing what you guys are doing. Inclusivity and diversity are the key
I think that after answering this survey, I will definately learn more about the RCN thru various means.
All veterans should be thanked and honoured for their service. Thank you for all that you do for our country.
I respect all 3 Services, but I am not impressed with the direction they have taken. Why did they go with the current dress regulations, was it to impress the LGBTQ community? I am a CAF retiree, and I don't support the Queer Nation. Our Forces are all going "To Hell in A Handbasket".
The recent news stories of assault make it impossible for me to recommend the military to women
I think it is a disgrace that the word "royal" is in the name of the Navy. It makes us sound like a bunch of colonials, instead of a sovereign nation. The Canadian Navy should drop the word Royal. Plus, Royal Canadian Navy makes me think of the Royal Canadian Air Farce joke about the navy that said, "Join the Royal Canadian Navy! Have fun on a boat (subject to the availability of the boat.)
I know in General that the Canadian Armed Forces are very respected at home and abroad. At home, as they are called upon to help with disasters or natural calamities. Abroad, for their Peace Keeping role around the world.
Royal Canadian army is doing excellent job for the country
Best person for the job! NOT based on your nationality, colour or sexual orientation
Proud of you! Canada needs a much stronger Navy to protect our country and value.
The recent news of sexual assualts and how they have been handled by the Navy/army have put a bad reputation on the whole community
Quel niveau de scolarité faut il pour faire partie de la marine royale
I think it's so small that it is rendered useless. However, I would like to see all our military dismantled or completely repositioned in policy and practice.
Navy doesn't make too much sense to Canada. No one will threaten us and we won't threaten anyone else. It's just wasting money.
Je ne suis pas bien informée sur la Marine Royale
Their needs to be more accountability for the acts of men towards women who are mistreated.
This survey has motivated me to go the Royal Canadian website to learn more.
My brother-in-law was in the RCN and he served in the Gulf War where he was exposed to chemicals in scud missiles and the service didn't seem to want to accept the fact that some people were affected. That disappointed me. I'm not sure if the navy is gender and racially diverse. My brother-in-law didn't say anything negative (he's indigenous) - he didn't tell the family about any discrimination aimed at him. I don't think they are as inclusive as they should be but perhaps they are more welcoming. I was surprised that they don't mind long hair or tattoos which is good since the younger generation definitely likes tattoos. I am 75 so I won't be interested in joining. lol My older son currently serves in the Canadian Air Force although he doesn't talk much about his job. He joined after college and will be up for retirement in about five years. He served several times in Afghanistan and on the Mali Mission and was part of the mission bringing Canadians home from Libya. The only thing he talks about is the people he met - Afghan citizens who were happy they were helping their country, an orphanage in Mali and two young girls who managed to get their British passports and escape from arranged marriages in Libya and return to their mom in Britain. He said in his teens he wanted to do something that can make a difference in the world and he felt he would find it in the armed services. He would tell us a couple of stories of how we were helping people - he never talked about procedures or operations