| 1. Generally speaking, would you say that your opinion of the Canadian Armed Forces is | % |
|---|---|
| Very favourable | 34 |
| Somewhat favourable | 39 |
| Not very fabourable | 14 |
| Not at all favourable | 10 |
| Don't know/No answer | 3 |
| 2. Do you feel more proud, less proud, or about the same pride, in the Canadian Forces today as you did five years ago? | % |
|---|---|
| More proud | 38 |
| Less proud | 13 |
| About the same pride | 46 |
| Don't know/No answer | 3 |
| 3. When it comes to Canada's role in the world, some people say that Canada should focus on a peace-building role in the world. Others say that Canada should focus on active combat roles with our allied countries. Which view is closer to your own? | % |
|---|---|
| Peace-building roles | 80 |
| Active combat roles with allied countries | 16 |
| Don't know/No answer | 4 |
| 4. I would like to know how you feel about Canada's involvements around the world in the last several decades. Please tell me if you are proud or not proud of each of the following: a) Canada's involvement in United Nations peace-building operations around the world since World War Two? | % |
|---|---|
| Proud | 92 |
| Not proud | 6 |
| Don't know/No answer | 2 |
| 4. b) Canada's non-participation in the U.S.-led war in Iraq? | % |
|---|---|
| Proud | 78 |
| Not proud | 20 |
| Don't know/No answer | 2 |
| 4. c) Canada's recent involvement in Afghanistan? | % |
|---|---|
| Proud | 55 |
| Not proud | 42 |
| Don't know/No answer | 3 |
| 5. As you may know, Canadian troops are now active in Afghanistan. Why do you think Canadian troops are there? What is the reason or reasons? | % |
|---|---|
| Support U.S. troops / U.S. foreign policy / help George Bush | 22 | Support NATO/support United Nations | 5 | Restore peace | 13 | Defeat Taliban / warlords / insurgents | 9 | Help create democracy | 8 | War on terror / defeat world terrorism/defeat Al-Qaeda | 8 | Peacekeeping | 24 | Humanitarian assistance/reconstruction | 18 | Negative U.S. influence / pressure | 2 | Stabilize Afghanistan | 2 | Sent by Canadian government | 2 | Other SPECIFY | 6 | DK/NA=0 | 11 |
| 6. Regarding Canada's military involvement in Afghanistan, do you... (%) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2004 | 2006 March | 2006 June | 2006 Oct | 2006 Nov | |||||||
| Strongly approve | 38 | 75 | 26 | 61 | 21 | 49 | 25 | 56 | 23 | 48 | 19 | 50 |
| Somewhat approve | 37 | 35 | 28 | 31 | 25 | 31 | ||||||
| Somewhat disapprove | 11 | 33 | 15 | 35 | 16 | 48 | 15 | 40 | 18 | 50 | 18 | 48 |
| Strongly disapprove | 12 | 20 | 32 | 25 | 32 | 30 | ||||||
| 7. As far as you know, is the Canadian mission in Afghanistan part of a U.S.-led coalition or part of a United Nations approved NATO mission? | % |
|---|---|
| U.S. led coalition? | 35 |
| UN approved NATO mission? | 53 |
| Don't know/No answer | 12 |
| 8. In your opinion, should Canadian Forces | % |
|---|---|
| Stay in Afghanistan past the year 2009 | 10 |
| Stay in Afghanistan until 2009 and then return to Canada, or | 23 |
| Return from Afghanistan before 2009? | 59 |
| Depends | – |
| Don't know/No answer | 8 |
| 9. Do you think in the end the Canadian mission in Afghanistan is likely to be successful or not successful? | % |
|---|---|
| Successful | 34 |
| Not successful | 58 |
| Don't know/No answer | 7 |
| 10. Here are some reasons why Canadian Forces might stay in or might leave Afghanistan a) Some experts say that if Canadian Forces left Afghanistan, it would undermine international efforts to help that country and the Taliban might return to power there. In your opinion is this | % |
|---|---|
| A good reason to stay in Afghanistan, or | 58 |
| Not a good reason to stay in Afghanistan? | 38 |
| Don't know/No answer | 4 |
| 10. b) Some experts say that the Canadian mission in Afghanistan has increased Canada's image and influence in world affairs. In your opinion is this | % |
|---|---|
| A good reason to stay in Afghanistan, or | 32 |
| Not a good reason to stay in Afghanistan? | 64 |
| Don't know/No answer | 4 |
| 10. c) So far 42 Canadian soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan. In your opinion is this | % |
|---|---|
| A good reason to leave Afghanistan, or | 41 |
| Not a good reason to leave Afghanistan? | 56 |
| Don't know/No answer | 3 |
| 10. d) Some experts say that Canada's mission in Afghanistan will increase the chances of Canada becoming a target of terrorist attacks. In your opinion is this | % |
|---|---|
| A good reason to leave Afghanistan, or | 44 |
| Not a good reason to leave Afghanistan? | 53 |
| Don't know/No answer | 3 |
Survey methods
The results of the survey are based on 2005 telephone interviews conducted by Environics Research Group Ltd. for the CBC from November 2 to 6, 2006.
The sampling method was designed to complete interviews with respondents age 18 and older within households randomly selected across the 10 province. The sampling model relies on stratification by province and by community size.
The results are weighted to reflect the actual proportions of the provinces in the population. On a national basis, the confidence level is + 2.2 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
The sample sizes and associated margins:
| Number of people interviewed | +/- % | |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2005 | 2.2 |
| Atlantic Canada | 260 | 6.1 |
| Quebec | 505 | 4.3 |
| Ontario | 600 | 4.0 |
| Manitoba/Saskatchewan | 154 | 7.9 |
| Alberta | 226 | 6.5 |
| British Columbia | 260 | 6.1 |
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Quick Facts
Capital: Kabul
Area: 647,500 km sq. (same size as Manitoba)
Population: 28,513,000 (2004)
Head of State: Hamid Karzai
Unemployment: 78%
GDP (2003): $20 billion US (est.)
Exports to Canada (2003): $618,889
Imports from Canada (2003): $9 million
Median Age: 17.5
Life expectancy at birth: 42.46
Ethnic groups: Pashtun 42%, Tajik 27%, Hazara 9%, Uzbek 9%, Aimak 4%, Turkmen 3%, Baloch 2%, other 4%
(Source: CIA World Fact Book, Government of Canada)