Defence Team 2026 Accessibility Online Consultation Questionnaire

To model best practices in accessibility and to remove barriers to participating in the consultation, two consultation questionnaire versions are available to you:

1) Defence Team 2026 Accessibility Online Consultation Questionnaire - Long Form

• (49 questions taking approximately 45 minutes to complete)

To complete the long-form questionnaire, please select the following URL: https://forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cmovv5wqm002v01x97t3fbo5i

2) Defence Team 2026 Accessibility Online Consultation Questionnaire - Short Form

• (21 core questions and up to 34 optional questions taking approximately 15 minutes to complete)

To complete the short-form questionnaire, please select the following URL: https://forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cmovnc92v00000cl25w05tjij

If you have any difficulties accessing the questionnaire form or if you would like to request another format of the questionnaire, please contact the Defence Team Accessibility Office positional inbox at DND_Accessibility-Accessibilite_MDN@forces.gc.ca or Sherri Wilson, Director, Inclusion, at Sherri.Wilson@forces.gc.ca.

When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.

Privacy and Confidentiality

The Defence Team 2026 Accessibility Online Consultation is being conducted by the Defence Team Accessibility Office (DTAO).

Participation in the consultation and completion of the questionnaire is voluntary and confidential. Answers will remain anonymous, and the information provided will be administered according to the requirements of the Privacy Act, and the Access to Information Act.

The Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act entitles Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and individuals or corporations currently present in Canada to obtain copies of research reports and research information held in federal government files. Prior to releasing any information, the Director Access to Information and Privacy screens the information to ensure that the identities of individuals are not disclosed.

Only members of the DTAO responsible for analyzing the responses to the questionnaire will see submitted responses. Individual responses will not be linked to respondents, and data will be reported in aggregate only (meaning results will be combined to highlight key themes and insights before being shared more widely).

Please avoid sharing any personal information about yourself or others in your responses, such as names or job titles. If you do include personal details, note that they will be removed before results of the consultation are shared.

If you have any difficulties accessing the questionnaire form or if you would like to request another format of the questionnaire, please contact the Defence Team Accessibility Office positional inbox at DND_Accessibility-Accessibilite_MDN@forces.gc.ca or Sherri Wilson, Director, Inclusion, at sherri.wilson@forces.gc.ca.

This research project has been approved by the DND/CAF Social Science Research Review Board in accordance with DAOD 5062-0 and 5062-1. The SSRRB approval # is 2297/26L.

Risks

Participating in this study is considered to involve minimal risk. Some people may feel discomfort when answering some questions, however, the potential risk and level of distress is estimated to be no more than what one would experience in everyday life. If you experience discomfort, you may choose not to answer a question or a section of the questionnaire. A list of resources for your personal use will be provided at the end of the questionnaire, if you want to seek support.

Consent

By continuing with the questionnaire, you agree that you understand the information given to you about taking part in this consultation, and you agree to participate. Doing so does not give up your legal rights or release the researchers, sponsors, or involved organizations from their legal and professional responsibilities.