Foreign Policy Survey

Average time to complete survey: 4 minutes

We welcome hearing your opinions regarding Canadian foreign policy. We will make sure that your views are heard in Ottawa.

CCD will be supporting political candidates and members of parliament from all parties who share our values regarding Canadian Foreign Policy. We believe our foreign policy should reflect the respect for life and freedom defined in our Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

As a political candidate or elected representative, or as a concerned individual, we hope you will complete this survey, and let us know how you feel Canadian foreign policy should reflect our values as a nation.

Please indicate your answer to each question below and fill in the information fields. When you are finished, simply hit Submit my Answers at the bottom of this page. A copy of the completed form will be emailed to you. Thank you.

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* Compared to the United States' (US) foreign policy, Canada's foreign policy should be

More like the US

Less like the US

No change

Not Sure

* Canada should be more accepting of refugees who face persecution in their home countries, even if they are affiliated with groups that have been identified as undemocratic or violent by Canada's security agencies.

* Canada should take stronger enforcement action against fund-raising and promotional activities within Canada by representatives of groups linked to terrorism.

* Canada should increase its efforts to expel failed refugee claimants and non-citizens involved with promoting terrorism.

* Canada should significantly increase its military budget.

* Which group is most responsible for the Israeli/Palestinian conflict?

The Israelis

The Palestinians

They're about equal

Not sure

* At the U.N. WORLD CONFERENCE AGAINST RACISM in 2001, delegates overwhlemingly supported the resolution that "Israel is a racist apartheid state". Do you agree that Israel is a racist, apartheid state?

* In the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, Canada should increase its support to

* In the past, Canada's foreign policy toward the Israeli/Palestinian conflict has most favoured

The Israelis

The Palestinians

Both about equally

Not sure

* Which of the following groups most shares Canadian values and institutions?

* In resolutions dealing with the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, the United Nations has historically

Favored the Israelis

Favored the Palestinians

Been fair and balanced

Not sure

* Which statement best describes the security barrier that Israel is currently building?

The barrier is an unreasonable land grab by Israel

The barrier is a reasonable and justifiable response to terrorism against Israelis

Not sure

* The security barrier that Israel is now building will

Reduce attacks against Israel

Result in more attacks against Israel

Have no effect

Not sure

* Suicide bombing is

An understandable response to Israeli occupation

A crime against humanity in all cases

Not sure

* Do you agree that Israel has the right to exist as a secure, democratic, Jewish state free from attack?

* The leadership most responsible for the Israeli/Palestinian conflict is

Israeli Leadership

Palestinian Leadership

Both equally

Not sure

* Please rank the factors that you believe should drive Canada's foreign policy in conflict areas such as the Israeli/Palestinian situation, India/Paksitan, and Sri Lanka. Assign 1 to the most important factor, and 5 to the least important.

	Canada's economic interests
	Shared values and institutions, including democracy and human rights
	Alignment of Canada's foreign policy with the United States
	Alignment of Canada's foreign policy with the European Community
	Alignment of Canada's foreign policy with the United Nations

* Do you agree that India is a secular, democratic nation?

* In the India/Pakistan conflict over Kashmir, which nation bears the greatest responsibility for violence against civilians?

India

Pakistan

They're about equal

Not sure

* Which nation most shares Canadian values and institutions?

* In the India/Pakistan conflict over Kashmir, Canada should increase its support to

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