% will observe two minutes of silence at 11 o’clock on November 11th, % agree that "governments at the federal, provincial and municipal levels should make it mandatory, not voluntary, for individuals, schools, workplaces and other venues to observe two minutes of silence on each November 11"

% say they have a direct relative who has served as a member of the Canadians Forces during a war or a conflict, or as a member of Canada’s uniformed reserves, % have a direct relative who they know served in World War One, World War Two, % say that they have a member of their family or direct relative who is currently an active-serving member of the Canadian Forces, % have a direct relative who served or is serving in Afghanistan.

% believe that Canada owes its freedom and democracy to the sacrifices made by veterans and current members of the country’s armed forces, % believe observation of Remembrance Day as important.

% reported that they wear a poppy, % said they regularly observe a minute of silence on Remembrance Day, % make an effort each year to personally attend a Remembrance Day ceremony.

% believe that all elementary and high schools should be mandated to hold Remembrance Day ceremonies each year, % believes that educators should make a point to give young people opportunities to interact with veterans outside of Remembrance Day itself

Some people say that Remembrance Day focuses on the wars of previous generations and is irrelevant to today’s society, while other people say that it is more relevant than ever because of the war in Afghanistan. Which of the following statements best describes your feelings?