Canadians Increasingly Support CAF, Defence Spending: Survey

A Canadian soldier takes part in an announcement regarding the arrival of new ambulance variants to the armoured combat support vehicle fleet at Garrison Petawawa in Petawawa, Ont., on Oct. 19, 2023. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

Support for the Canadian military and the federal government’s increased defence spending is growing among Canadians, a new survey indicates.

Canadians are increasingly expressing positive views of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and their ability to defend the country, according to a new Abacus survey published July 9. The survey also indicated strong support among Canadians for the increased defence budget recently announced by the federal government.