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Title:

The Will to Fight: Are Canadians Ready to Shoulder the Burden of a More Independent Defence Posture?

Agreement Number:

25-1-45

Agreement Value:

$48,700.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 4, 2025 - Nov 30, 2026

Description:

This project consists of a survey of 7,500 Canadians from across the country to determine readiness to absorb the cost of a more independent Canadian defence posture, including by joining the CAF and reinvesting in defence.

Organization:

National Defence

Expected Results:

The expected results from TEGs include fostering informed public debate on security and defense issues, and enhancing the Department of National Defence’s ability to anticipate and respond to emerging security challenges. These grants aim to support research, conferences, and publications that contribute to a deeper understanding of defense and security matters among stakeholders and the general public.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1S 5B6

Reference Number:

018-2025-2026-Q3-07145

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

118838937

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

Carleton University / Université Carleton

Program:

Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)

Program Purpose:

Targeted Engagement Grants (TEGs) respond to defence policy challenges with the goal of informing current and future defence policy-thinking. TEGs provide non-recurring financial support to fund activities such as conferences, workshops, roundtables, and research and publications that are relevant to Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and align with defence policy challenges.