Commissioned by JSpaceCanada, the New Israel Fund of Canada, and Canadian Friends of Peace Now, the survey was conducted by Leger, a well-known polling firm, in consultation with sociologist Robert Brym from the University of Toronto. Close to 600 Canadian Jewish adults participated in the online survey conducted between August 28 and September 16, 2024.
How emotionally attached are you to Israel?
| |
|
| Very attached |
55%
|
| Somewhat attached |
29%
|
| Not very attached |
11%
|
| Not at all attached |
5%
|
| DK / NA |
1% |
|
Do you believe Israel has the right to exist as a Jewish state?
Do you consider yourself a Zionist?
| |
|
| Yes |
51%
|
| I’m ambivalent |
15%
|
| No |
27% |
| DK / NA |
7% |
|
In your opinion, does the continued building of Jewish settlements in the West Bank help the security of Israel, hurt the security of Israel, or does it not make a difference?
| |
|
| Helps the security of Israel |
27%
|
| Makes no difference |
22%
|
| Hurts the security of Israel |
34% |
| DK / NA |
18% |
|
Canadian federal politicians are considering the adoption of various policies concerning the Israel-Palestine conflict. Some of these policies are listed below. How strongly do you agree or disagree with each of the following policies?
| |
Pressure
|
Sanctions |
Recognition |
Embargo |
| Strongly agree |
27% |
16% |
8% |
6% |
| Agree |
29%
|
20% |
14% |
5% |
| Neither agree of disagree |
16% |
11% |
17% |
10% |
| Disagree |
10% |
15% |
15% |
13% |
| Strongly disagree |
14% |
26% |
38% |
57% |
| DK / NA |
5% |
12% |
8% |
10% |
|
Source: “Arguments for the Sake of Heaven: A Jewish Community Divided,” New Israel Fund Canada, (December 9, 2024).
