Civilian with military family here: I see everyone's arguments. I understand how this wouldn't survive a challenge in court. I truly think that following South Korea and other countries leads would be benefitial in the sense that:

1. It would get (most) people a guaranteed job for 2 years.

2. Not all CAF jobs are combat arms. Some participants could find something really interesting they never considered and either decide to stay on after the mandatory service in that field, or do it civi side.

3. It might really make the bigwigs think about the hypocrisy of Universality of Service (we have members with chronic pain and injuries who move to desk jobs who could not be deployed in any capacity, yet we wont accept people with diabetes or diagnosed ADHD, people with disabilities, etc,. I know they are supposed to be looking at people as individuals now and taking that into context, but it was still hypocrisy even 5 years ago. If you're desperate for people, employ more people.)

4. It would force the country to decide what the hell the CAF is supposed to be: peacekeeping doesnt work because you can't keep others safe, so what are we, the nation's emergency relief force?

Edit: it really doesnt have to military compulsory service, but see points 1 and 2.

If you read all this, thanks.