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The hits keep coming for the CAF

  • If soldiers do know what the Nazi salute symbolizes and do it anyway, then they have no business wearing a Canadian uniform.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 25, 2025
Due to alleged soldier misconduct, Canada’s military has received three black eyes in rapid succession, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Cpl. Brian Lindgren

The hits keep coming for the CAF

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 25, 2025
  • If soldiers do know what the Nazi salute symbolizes and do it anyway, then they have no business wearing a Canadian uniform.

The hits keep coming for the CAF

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 25, 2025
  • If soldiers do know what the Nazi salute symbolizes and do it anyway, then they have no business wearing a Canadian uniform.
Due to alleged soldier misconduct, Canada’s military has received three black eyes in rapid succession, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Cpl. Brian Lindgren

The case for making national service mandatory

  • If one-year military engagements were part of a mandatory youth national service program, there would be a steady flow of new recruits for the
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 18, 2025
A 12-month stint of required youth service with the military could be a much-enhanced version of the current Naval Experience Program, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Braden Trudeau

The case for making national service mandatory

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 18, 2025
  • If one-year military engagements were part of a mandatory youth national service program, there would be a steady flow of new recruits for the

The case for making national service mandatory

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 18, 2025
  • If one-year military engagements were part of a mandatory youth national service program, there would be a steady flow of new recruits for the
A 12-month stint of required youth service with the military could be a much-enhanced version of the current Naval Experience Program, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Braden Trudeau

It’s time to strike back at Trump’s tactics

  • Now that U.S. President Donald Trump has indeed whacked Canada with a whopping trade tariff, perhaps it's time to make sure that economic pain
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 11, 2025
There are downsides to cancelling the remainder of the F-35 purchase and operating a mixed fighter fleet into the future, but the savings may balance out, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Master Sgt. John R. Nimmo Sr.

It’s time to strike back at Trump’s tactics

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 11, 2025
  • Now that U.S. President Donald Trump has indeed whacked Canada with a whopping trade tariff, perhaps it's time to make sure that economic pain

It’s time to strike back at Trump’s tactics

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 11, 2025
  • Now that U.S. President Donald Trump has indeed whacked Canada with a whopping trade tariff, perhaps it's time to make sure that economic pain
There are downsides to cancelling the remainder of the F-35 purchase and operating a mixed fighter fleet into the future, but the savings may balance out, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Master Sgt. John R. Nimmo Sr.

The Armed Forces’ selective accountability

  • Two senior officers have already been sanctioned in the early days of the Blue Hackle Mafia affair, which contrasts oddly with previous military scandals.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 4, 2025
Heads have begun to roll in the ‘Blue Hackle Mafia’ scandal, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Facebook first published by The Ottawa Citizen

The Armed Forces’ selective accountability

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 4, 2025
  • Two senior officers have already been sanctioned in the early days of the Blue Hackle Mafia affair, which contrasts oddly with previous military scandals.

The Armed Forces’ selective accountability

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 4, 2025
  • Two senior officers have already been sanctioned in the early days of the Blue Hackle Mafia affair, which contrasts oddly with previous military scandals.
Heads have begun to roll in the ‘Blue Hackle Mafia’ scandal, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Facebook first published by The Ottawa Citizen

Sniffing out alleged terrorists in the military’s ranks

  • This is exactly what the hard-pressed CAF did not need at this juncture—another bad news story to throw on the pile.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 28, 2025
The RCMP arrested four men on July 8 who were allegedly involved in activities intending to forcibly take possession of land in the Québec City area. Military-style training in which the accused took part. Photograph courtesy of the RCMP

Sniffing out alleged terrorists in the military’s ranks

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 28, 2025
  • This is exactly what the hard-pressed CAF did not need at this juncture—another bad news story to throw on the pile.

Sniffing out alleged terrorists in the military’s ranks

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 28, 2025
  • This is exactly what the hard-pressed CAF did not need at this juncture—another bad news story to throw on the pile.
The RCMP arrested four men on July 8 who were allegedly involved in activities intending to forcibly take possession of land in the Québec City area. Military-style training in which the accused took part. Photograph courtesy of the RCMP

Standing on ceremony

  • With the current state of the Canadian Armed Forces, perhaps it is time to drop the historical re-enactment duties.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 21, 2025
Members of Lord Strathcona's Horse spent 10 days as the King’s Life Guard. Using regular force and reserve combat soldiers to parade in period costume is no longer necessary, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

Standing on ceremony

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 21, 2025
  • With the current state of the Canadian Armed Forces, perhaps it is time to drop the historical re-enactment duties.

Standing on ceremony

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 21, 2025
  • With the current state of the Canadian Armed Forces, perhaps it is time to drop the historical re-enactment duties.
Members of Lord Strathcona's Horse spent 10 days as the King’s Life Guard. Using regular force and reserve combat soldiers to parade in period costume is no longer necessary, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

Raising hackles: why can’t the CAF help stepping on their own dicks?

  • Protecting the military’s reputation should never take priority over actually handling an issue, like that of the service members involved in a Facebook group sharing
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 14, 2025
The self-proclaimed ‘Blue Hackle Mafia’ Facebook group posted images of male soldiers in uniform exposing their genitals, others posing naked with Canadian Forces weapons, or simulating sexual acts with each other in uniform. Photograph courtesy of Facebook first published by The Ottawa Citizen

Raising hackles: why can’t the CAF help stepping on their own dicks?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 14, 2025
  • Protecting the military’s reputation should never take priority over actually handling an issue, like that of the service members involved in a Facebook group sharing

Raising hackles: why can’t the CAF help stepping on their own dicks?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 14, 2025
  • Protecting the military’s reputation should never take priority over actually handling an issue, like that of the service members involved in a Facebook group sharing
The self-proclaimed ‘Blue Hackle Mafia’ Facebook group posted images of male soldiers in uniform exposing their genitals, others posing naked with Canadian Forces weapons, or simulating sexual acts with each other in uniform. Photograph courtesy of Facebook first published by The Ottawa Citizen

Is the CAF past the point of no return?

  • Perhaps the Liberals need to do more than make promises of massive budget increases if there are too few personnel left in uniform to
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
Senior leadership may be accurate in assessing a seven-year window to recover the military. However, in what universe can that be considered a plan, asks Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Brendan Gamache

Is the CAF past the point of no return?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
  • Perhaps the Liberals need to do more than make promises of massive budget increases if there are too few personnel left in uniform to

Is the CAF past the point of no return?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
  • Perhaps the Liberals need to do more than make promises of massive budget increases if there are too few personnel left in uniform to
Senior leadership may be accurate in assessing a seven-year window to recover the military. However, in what universe can that be considered a plan, asks Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Brendan Gamache

Investing in critical minerals would be a win-win for Canada

  • An investment in tungsten production could benefit all of our NATO allies, allowing them to source Canadian rather than Chinese tungsten.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, with U.S. President Donald Trump at the recent G7 Summit in Alberta. Carney has indicated that defence infrastructure investment could include things like the development of Canada's critical minerals, notes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Canada

Investing in critical minerals would be a win-win for Canada

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 30, 2025
  • An investment in tungsten production could benefit all of our NATO allies, allowing them to source Canadian rather than Chinese tungsten.

Investing in critical minerals would be a win-win for Canada

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 30, 2025
  • An investment in tungsten production could benefit all of our NATO allies, allowing them to source Canadian rather than Chinese tungsten.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, with U.S. President Donald Trump at the recent G7 Summit in Alberta. Carney has indicated that defence infrastructure investment could include things like the development of Canada's critical minerals, notes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Canada

Time to walk the walk

  • A clear way to demonstrate to Canadians that he is not simply posturing would be for PM Mark Carney to cancel the remaining F-35 order.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 23, 2025
There's an ongoing review of Canada’s acquisition of 88 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Donald R. Allen

Time to walk the walk

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 23, 2025
  • A clear way to demonstrate to Canadians that he is not simply posturing would be for PM Mark Carney to cancel the remaining F-35 order.

Time to walk the walk

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 23, 2025
  • A clear way to demonstrate to Canadians that he is not simply posturing would be for PM Mark Carney to cancel the remaining F-35 order.
There's an ongoing review of Canada’s acquisition of 88 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Donald R. Allen

Carney’s CAF spending spree

  • Unfortunately, the one resource which the military is critically lacking is something that cannot be easily bought: trained personnel.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 16, 2025
A bigger paycheque may cause some existing soldiers to stick around, but simply wearing a uniform does not provide relief for the burnt-out personnel who are trades qualified, and in high demand for operations, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician

Carney’s CAF spending spree

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 16, 2025
  • Unfortunately, the one resource which the military is critically lacking is something that cannot be easily bought: trained personnel.

Carney’s CAF spending spree

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 16, 2025
  • Unfortunately, the one resource which the military is critically lacking is something that cannot be easily bought: trained personnel.
A bigger paycheque may cause some existing soldiers to stick around, but simply wearing a uniform does not provide relief for the burnt-out personnel who are trades qualified, and in high demand for operations, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician

How soon should we expect this ‘immediate’ military overhaul?

  • The defence minister said the feds will take ‘immediate and decisive action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity’—but announced nothing further.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 9, 2025
David McGuinty
David McGuinty
In Europe, Defence Minister David McGuinty backed away from the word ‘immediate,’ noting the federal government will have more to say ‘very soon’ about its plans, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

How soon should we expect this ‘immediate’ military overhaul?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 9, 2025
  • The defence minister said the feds will take ‘immediate and decisive action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity’—but announced nothing further.

How soon should we expect this ‘immediate’ military overhaul?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 9, 2025
  • The defence minister said the feds will take ‘immediate and decisive action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity’—but announced nothing further.
David McGuinty
In Europe, Defence Minister David McGuinty backed away from the word ‘immediate,’ noting the federal government will have more to say ‘very soon’ about its plans, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The misadventures of Navy procurement

  • Successive governments routinely state ‘nothing is too good for our military,’ and therefore ‘nothing’ is what they get.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 2, 2025
Canadian and French helicopters sit on the flight deck of the Mistral off the coast of Gaspé, Que., on June 20, 2014. DND photograph by MCpl Patrick Blanchard

The misadventures of Navy procurement

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 2, 2025
  • Successive governments routinely state ‘nothing is too good for our military,’ and therefore ‘nothing’ is what they get.

The misadventures of Navy procurement

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 2, 2025
  • Successive governments routinely state ‘nothing is too good for our military,’ and therefore ‘nothing’ is what they get.
Canadian and French helicopters sit on the flight deck of the Mistral off the coast of Gaspé, Que., on June 20, 2014. DND photograph by MCpl Patrick Blanchard

Soldiers left out in the cold—again

  • Despite all the bluster about defending our Arctic, our military procurement system is proving incapable of providing resources durable enough for use in our
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 26, 2025
Perhaps we need to better highlight those multimillion-dollar contracts that just piss away money on equipment that is unusable in the North, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Master Sailor Dan Bard

Soldiers left out in the cold—again

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 26, 2025
  • Despite all the bluster about defending our Arctic, our military procurement system is proving incapable of providing resources durable enough for use in our

Soldiers left out in the cold—again

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 26, 2025
  • Despite all the bluster about defending our Arctic, our military procurement system is proving incapable of providing resources durable enough for use in our
Perhaps we need to better highlight those multimillion-dollar contracts that just piss away money on equipment that is unusable in the North, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Master Sailor Dan Bard

New defence minister, same old woes

  • Defence Minister David McGuinty is going to need a lot of support from Carney's Liberal government to truly right the CAF ship.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 21, 2025
David McGuinty brings a modicum of cabinet experience and a modicum of intelligence awareness to his new defence portfolio, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New defence minister, same old woes

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 21, 2025
  • Defence Minister David McGuinty is going to need a lot of support from Carney's Liberal government to truly right the CAF ship.

New defence minister, same old woes

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 21, 2025
  • Defence Minister David McGuinty is going to need a lot of support from Carney's Liberal government to truly right the CAF ship.
David McGuinty brings a modicum of cabinet experience and a modicum of intelligence awareness to his new defence portfolio, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Martial pride on parade

  • Trump's planned spectacle will look like amateur hour compared to what Russia, China, and North Korea routinely stage for their masses.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 12, 2025
The U.S. president is handing international viewers a direct comparison of his country’s military fitness, drill, and deportment against the super well-rehearsed Russian showboats, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Dmitriy Fomin

Martial pride on parade

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 12, 2025
  • Trump's planned spectacle will look like amateur hour compared to what Russia, China, and North Korea routinely stage for their masses.

Martial pride on parade

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 12, 2025
  • Trump's planned spectacle will look like amateur hour compared to what Russia, China, and North Korea routinely stage for their masses.
The U.S. president is handing international viewers a direct comparison of his country’s military fitness, drill, and deportment against the super well-rehearsed Russian showboats, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Dmitriy Fomin

Can the Canadian Forces avoid getting goosed by wild geese?

  • Perhaps our military planners could avoid a repeat of this year's Canada goose dilemma by having service dogs on the Carling Campus grounds.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 5, 2025
Residents of our nation's capital are all-too aware of how threatening these geese can be during the spring mating season after they have laid their eggs, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Sunny

Can the Canadian Forces avoid getting goosed by wild geese?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 5, 2025
  • Perhaps our military planners could avoid a repeat of this year's Canada goose dilemma by having service dogs on the Carling Campus grounds.

Can the Canadian Forces avoid getting goosed by wild geese?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 5, 2025
  • Perhaps our military planners could avoid a repeat of this year's Canada goose dilemma by having service dogs on the Carling Campus grounds.
Residents of our nation's capital are all-too aware of how threatening these geese can be during the spring mating season after they have laid their eggs, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Sunny

Canada’s sub-standard submarines

  • Can the Royal Canadian Navy really lose a capability that it doesn't actually possess?
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 28, 2025
HMCS Windsor takes part in Exercise Cutlass Fury on Sept. 18, 2016. It is the only one of Canada's four Victoria-class submarines that has been to sea since 2021, notes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of DND/Cpl. Chris Ringius

Canada’s sub-standard submarines

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 28, 2025
  • Can the Royal Canadian Navy really lose a capability that it doesn't actually possess?

Canada’s sub-standard submarines

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 28, 2025
  • Can the Royal Canadian Navy really lose a capability that it doesn't actually possess?
HMCS Windsor takes part in Exercise Cutlass Fury on Sept. 18, 2016. It is the only one of Canada's four Victoria-class submarines that has been to sea since 2021, notes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of DND/Cpl. Chris Ringius

Federal election brings new crop of defence promises to break

  • Both governing parties have a proven track record of neglecting Canada's national defence and veterans.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 21, 2025
Whichever way you cast your vote in the coming election, do not believe the promises made regarding defence investment, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Master Corporal Alana Morin

Federal election brings new crop of defence promises to break

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 21, 2025
  • Both governing parties have a proven track record of neglecting Canada's national defence and veterans.

Federal election brings new crop of defence promises to break

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 21, 2025
  • Both governing parties have a proven track record of neglecting Canada's national defence and veterans.
Whichever way you cast your vote in the coming election, do not believe the promises made regarding defence investment, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Master Corporal Alana Morin

There goes the neighbourhood

  • If our old relationship with the U.S. ‘is over,’ then we can learn from our southernmost neighbour how to be creative in rethinking what
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 14, 2025
Mexican marines perform drills at Camp Pendleton, Calif., in June 2018. The Mexican military is structured almost entirely for internal defence and security, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by OS Justin Spinello

There goes the neighbourhood

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 14, 2025
  • If our old relationship with the U.S. ‘is over,’ then we can learn from our southernmost neighbour how to be creative in rethinking what

There goes the neighbourhood

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 14, 2025
  • If our old relationship with the U.S. ‘is over,’ then we can learn from our southernmost neighbour how to be creative in rethinking what
Mexican marines perform drills at Camp Pendleton, Calif., in June 2018. The Mexican military is structured almost entirely for internal defence and security, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by OS Justin Spinello

This isn’t the ‘Whisky War’: in defence of Greenland and Denmark

  • We cannot sit back as the Trump administration bullies Denmark into submission with false claims of neglected defence.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 7, 2025
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance used Pituffik Space Base as a podium to espouse his negative views of the Danish government and Greenland during a March 28 visit to the country. Screenshot courtesy of ABC News

This isn’t the ‘Whisky War’: in defence of Greenland and Denmark

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 7, 2025
  • We cannot sit back as the Trump administration bullies Denmark into submission with false claims of neglected defence.

This isn’t the ‘Whisky War’: in defence of Greenland and Denmark

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 7, 2025
  • We cannot sit back as the Trump administration bullies Denmark into submission with false claims of neglected defence.
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance used Pituffik Space Base as a podium to espouse his negative views of the Danish government and Greenland during a March 28 visit to the country. Screenshot courtesy of ABC News

Will the F-35 become a casualty as Trump’s trade war widens?

  • The U.S. president badgering Canada into spending more on American defence technology under threat of economic punishment does not sit well with most patriotic
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 31, 2025
Then-Air Force Commander Lt.-Gen. Yvan Blondin gets ready for a flight at Solenzara Air Force Base in Corsica, France, on Dec. 4, 2013. DND photograph by Master Seaman Steeve Picard

Will the F-35 become a casualty as Trump’s trade war widens?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 31, 2025
  • The U.S. president badgering Canada into spending more on American defence technology under threat of economic punishment does not sit well with most patriotic

Will the F-35 become a casualty as Trump’s trade war widens?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 31, 2025
  • The U.S. president badgering Canada into spending more on American defence technology under threat of economic punishment does not sit well with most patriotic
Then-Air Force Commander Lt.-Gen. Yvan Blondin gets ready for a flight at Solenzara Air Force Base in Corsica, France, on Dec. 4, 2013. DND photograph by Master Seaman Steeve Picard

Does the military have room to get its elbows up?

  • Sadly for patriotic Canadians, the majority of the military hardware that the government does purchase is from American defence companies.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 24, 2025
Royal Canadian Air Force ground crew perform post flight checks on a CF-18 fighter jet in Kuwait on Nov. 3, 2014. Photograph courtesy of Canadian Forces Combat Camera/DND

Does the military have room to get its elbows up?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 24, 2025
  • Sadly for patriotic Canadians, the majority of the military hardware that the government does purchase is from American defence companies.

Does the military have room to get its elbows up?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 24, 2025
  • Sadly for patriotic Canadians, the majority of the military hardware that the government does purchase is from American defence companies.
Royal Canadian Air Force ground crew perform post flight checks on a CF-18 fighter jet in Kuwait on Nov. 3, 2014. Photograph courtesy of Canadian Forces Combat Camera/DND

Another major procurement project FUBAR

  • Buried in the fine print of the Canadian Surface Combatant announcement was the fact that the total cost to build these three warships is expected
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 17, 2025
Bill Blair
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair’s March 8 shipbuilding contract announcement was unsurprisingly dropped into a media void, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Another major procurement project FUBAR

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 17, 2025
  • Buried in the fine print of the Canadian Surface Combatant announcement was the fact that the total cost to build these three warships is expected

Another major procurement project FUBAR

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 17, 2025
  • Buried in the fine print of the Canadian Surface Combatant announcement was the fact that the total cost to build these three warships is expected
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair’s March 8 shipbuilding contract announcement was unsurprisingly dropped into a media void, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trumped again

  • For President Donald Trump to question Canada’s military resolve is an insult to the sacrifices which were made in support of the U.S.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 10, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump recently cast baseless aspersions on NATO's reliability, given its history in the wake of 9/11, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House

Trumped again

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 10, 2025
  • For President Donald Trump to question Canada’s military resolve is an insult to the sacrifices which were made in support of the U.S.

Trumped again

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 10, 2025
  • For President Donald Trump to question Canada’s military resolve is an insult to the sacrifices which were made in support of the U.S.
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump recently cast baseless aspersions on NATO's reliability, given its history in the wake of 9/11, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House

Casting a wider recruiting net

  • Why is the CAF trying to fix a problem that does not exist instead of addressing the issue of a lack of trainers in
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 3, 2025
Major-General Scott Malcolm was among the officials who announced changes to the CAF recruiting process on Feb. 19. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

Casting a wider recruiting net

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 3, 2025
  • Why is the CAF trying to fix a problem that does not exist instead of addressing the issue of a lack of trainers in

Casting a wider recruiting net

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 3, 2025
  • Why is the CAF trying to fix a problem that does not exist instead of addressing the issue of a lack of trainers in
Major-General Scott Malcolm was among the officials who announced changes to the CAF recruiting process on Feb. 19. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

Trump’s flip-flop on Ukraine

  • The lesson that Canadians need to take from the U.S. president’s complete reversal on Ukraine is that we could easily be next.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 24, 2025
Volodomyr Zelenskyy
Volodomyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been excluded from peace talks between the United States and Russia to end the war against his country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump’s flip-flop on Ukraine

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 24, 2025
  • The lesson that Canadians need to take from the U.S. president’s complete reversal on Ukraine is that we could easily be next.

Trump’s flip-flop on Ukraine

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 24, 2025
  • The lesson that Canadians need to take from the U.S. president’s complete reversal on Ukraine is that we could easily be next.
Volodomyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been excluded from peace talks between the United States and Russia to end the war against his country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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If allegations against Vance prove true, there’s a lot of explaining to do

  • OTTAWA—The more bombshell revelations that drop in the military sexual misconduct scandal, the more one understands the scale of the complicity of those who
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 28, 2021
Then-chief of defence staff General Jonathan Vance is pictured during a press conference on the Hill on April 30, 2020. If Brennan’s allegations prove to be true—and to be fair, Vance has maintained he has done nothing wrong, including fathering any of Brennan’s children—there will be a lot of people who will have some explaining to do, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

If allegations against Vance prove true, there’s a lot of explaining to do

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 28, 2021
  • OTTAWA—The more bombshell revelations that drop in the military sexual misconduct scandal, the more one understands the scale of the complicity of those who

If allegations against Vance prove true, there’s a lot of explaining to do

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 28, 2021
  • OTTAWA—The more bombshell revelations that drop in the military sexual misconduct scandal, the more one understands the scale of the complicity of those who
Then-chief of defence staff General Jonathan Vance is pictured during a press conference on the Hill on April 30, 2020. If Brennan’s allegations prove to be true—and to be fair, Vance has maintained he has done nothing wrong, including fathering any of Brennan’s children—there will be a lot of people who will have some explaining to do, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. finally admitting defeat in unwinnable war

  • OTTAWA—Last week, U.S. President Joe Biden finally admitted that the war in Afghanistan is unwinnable. Starting in May, the remaining American troops—roughly 3,500—will begin
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 21, 2021
U.S. Army Capt. Kevin Mercer, the officer in charge of the 205th Corps Training Team, observes as an Afghan National Army trainer adjusts the site on an M-16 rifle in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on Jan. 23, 2008. Without the martial ‘stiffening’ supplied by U.S. special forces and the availability of American air support, the Afghan security forces are no match for the Taliban, writes Scott Taylor. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class David M. Votroubek

U.S. finally admitting defeat in unwinnable war

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 21, 2021
  • OTTAWA—Last week, U.S. President Joe Biden finally admitted that the war in Afghanistan is unwinnable. Starting in May, the remaining American troops—roughly 3,500—will begin

U.S. finally admitting defeat in unwinnable war

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 21, 2021
  • OTTAWA—Last week, U.S. President Joe Biden finally admitted that the war in Afghanistan is unwinnable. Starting in May, the remaining American troops—roughly 3,500—will begin
U.S. Army Capt. Kevin Mercer, the officer in charge of the 205th Corps Training Team, observes as an Afghan National Army trainer adjusts the site on an M-16 rifle in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on Jan. 23, 2008. Without the martial ‘stiffening’ supplied by U.S. special forces and the availability of American air support, the Afghan security forces are no match for the Taliban, writes Scott Taylor. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class David M. Votroubek

Finding proper leadership is only a matter of time

  • OTTAWA—The repetitious routine that has become the pandemic norm gives one the false sense that society has been put on hold. However, one need
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 12, 2021
Former chief of defence staff General Rick Hillier, pictured in April with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, right, and other Ontario government officials, left his role as head of the province’s vaccine distribution task force at the end of March. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

Finding proper leadership is only a matter of time

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 12, 2021
  • OTTAWA—The repetitious routine that has become the pandemic norm gives one the false sense that society has been put on hold. However, one need

Finding proper leadership is only a matter of time

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 12, 2021
  • OTTAWA—The repetitious routine that has become the pandemic norm gives one the false sense that society has been put on hold. However, one need
Former chief of defence staff General Rick Hillier, pictured in April with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, right, and other Ontario government officials, left his role as head of the province’s vaccine distribution task force at the end of March. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

Aesthetic display of skills not worth the human, financial cost

  • OTTAWA—In the past week, the RCAF’s famed Snowbirds air demonstration squadron has found itself in the media spotlight on two separate occasions. The first
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 7, 2021
The Tutor training planes are unarmed and cannot in any way contribute to the defence of our nation. Plus, by their very nature, acrobatic formation stunt fliers put themselves and their aircraft at great risk, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Sergeant Robert Bottrill

Aesthetic display of skills not worth the human, financial cost

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 7, 2021
  • OTTAWA—In the past week, the RCAF’s famed Snowbirds air demonstration squadron has found itself in the media spotlight on two separate occasions. The first

Aesthetic display of skills not worth the human, financial cost

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 7, 2021
  • OTTAWA—In the past week, the RCAF’s famed Snowbirds air demonstration squadron has found itself in the media spotlight on two separate occasions. The first
The Tutor training planes are unarmed and cannot in any way contribute to the defence of our nation. Plus, by their very nature, acrobatic formation stunt fliers put themselves and their aircraft at great risk, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Sergeant Robert Bottrill

CAF crisis a case study in attracting the wrong kind of global focus

  • OTTAWA—This past week saw the burgeoning military sexual misconduct scandal continue to spiral out of control. Inspired by what many are referring to as
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 31, 2021
In a March 10 Facebook video, retired Corporal Sherry Bordage outlined her experience with sexual assault in the military, the latest in a string of survivors coming forward as part of the Canadian Armed Forces’ 'Me Too' moment, as victims who were long silenced and sidelined are finding their voice, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of Facebook

CAF crisis a case study in attracting the wrong kind of global focus

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 31, 2021
  • OTTAWA—This past week saw the burgeoning military sexual misconduct scandal continue to spiral out of control. Inspired by what many are referring to as

CAF crisis a case study in attracting the wrong kind of global focus

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 31, 2021
  • OTTAWA—This past week saw the burgeoning military sexual misconduct scandal continue to spiral out of control. Inspired by what many are referring to as
In a March 10 Facebook video, retired Corporal Sherry Bordage outlined her experience with sexual assault in the military, the latest in a string of survivors coming forward as part of the Canadian Armed Forces’ 'Me Too' moment, as victims who were long silenced and sidelined are finding their voice, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of Facebook

As the hits keep coming, disillusioned Forces members hope for change

  • OTTAWA—Last week, the Canadian military was dealt another blow on the sexual misconduct front when a senior female officer wrote that she was resigning
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 24, 2021
Canadian Armed Forces medical staff deployed on Operation Nanook-Nunalivut conduct patient loading drills in Yellowknife, N.W.T., on March 2. If any organization knows how to effect short-term culture change it is the military. After all, 10 weeks of recruit school converts civilians into soldiers, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Cpl. Tori Lake

As the hits keep coming, disillusioned Forces members hope for change

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 24, 2021
  • OTTAWA—Last week, the Canadian military was dealt another blow on the sexual misconduct front when a senior female officer wrote that she was resigning

As the hits keep coming, disillusioned Forces members hope for change

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 24, 2021
  • OTTAWA—Last week, the Canadian military was dealt another blow on the sexual misconduct front when a senior female officer wrote that she was resigning
Canadian Armed Forces medical staff deployed on Operation Nanook-Nunalivut conduct patient loading drills in Yellowknife, N.W.T., on March 2. If any organization knows how to effect short-term culture change it is the military. After all, 10 weeks of recruit school converts civilians into soldiers, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Cpl. Tori Lake

Winding web of impropriety allegations comes full circle

  • OTTAWA—For many casual observers of Canada’s military, the recent deluge of media reports alleging sexual misconduct at the highest levels comes as a disturbing
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 17, 2021
What was far more alarming about Maj. Kellie Brennan comments during her Feb. 21 interview with Mercedes Stephenson was her allegation that when this story first broke, former CDS Gen. Jonathan Vance had urged her to lie to the media. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/Global News

Winding web of impropriety allegations comes full circle

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 17, 2021
  • OTTAWA—For many casual observers of Canada’s military, the recent deluge of media reports alleging sexual misconduct at the highest levels comes as a disturbing

Winding web of impropriety allegations comes full circle

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 17, 2021
  • OTTAWA—For many casual observers of Canada’s military, the recent deluge of media reports alleging sexual misconduct at the highest levels comes as a disturbing
What was far more alarming about Maj. Kellie Brennan comments during her Feb. 21 interview with Mercedes Stephenson was her allegation that when this story first broke, former CDS Gen. Jonathan Vance had urged her to lie to the media. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/Global News

Committee testimony not providing clarity on who made the right call in the Vance affair

  • OTTAWA—Last week, the burgeoning military sexual misconduct scandal was highlighted by the appearance of former Canadian Forces ombudsman Gary Walbourne before a parliamentary committee.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 10, 2021
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, left, and former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne, right, have both testified before the House National Defence Committee in recent weeks about their actions in relation to allegations of sexual impropriety levelled against former chief of the defence staff Jonathan Vance. Screenshots via ParlVu

Committee testimony not providing clarity on who made the right call in the Vance affair

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 10, 2021
  • OTTAWA—Last week, the burgeoning military sexual misconduct scandal was highlighted by the appearance of former Canadian Forces ombudsman Gary Walbourne before a parliamentary committee.

Committee testimony not providing clarity on who made the right call in the Vance affair

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 10, 2021
  • OTTAWA—Last week, the burgeoning military sexual misconduct scandal was highlighted by the appearance of former Canadian Forces ombudsman Gary Walbourne before a parliamentary committee.
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, left, and former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne, right, have both testified before the House National Defence Committee in recent weeks about their actions in relation to allegations of sexual impropriety levelled against former chief of the defence staff Jonathan Vance. Screenshots via ParlVu

McDonald’s promise to hear misconduct allegations reverberated louder than expected

  • OTTAWA—There is a classic scene in the 1996 Hollywood film Michael Collins wherein the newly appointed head of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) vows
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 3, 2021
New Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Art McDonald, pictured at the Jan. 14 change of command ceremony, sent a Feb. 24 email to military personnel assuring anyone wishing to bring forward allegations of misconduct that they could expect to be heard, supported, and protected. DND photograph by CpI. Rachael Allen

McDonald’s promise to hear misconduct allegations reverberated louder than expected

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 3, 2021
  • OTTAWA—There is a classic scene in the 1996 Hollywood film Michael Collins wherein the newly appointed head of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) vows

McDonald’s promise to hear misconduct allegations reverberated louder than expected

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 3, 2021
  • OTTAWA—There is a classic scene in the 1996 Hollywood film Michael Collins wherein the newly appointed head of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) vows
New Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Art McDonald, pictured at the Jan. 14 change of command ceremony, sent a Feb. 24 email to military personnel assuring anyone wishing to bring forward allegations of misconduct that they could expect to be heard, supported, and protected. DND photograph by CpI. Rachael Allen

Raucous junket flight cost military more than price of admission

  • OTTAWA—In the category of understating the obvious, last week, the Department of National Defence released the results of an audit. The auditors’ findings concluded
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 24, 2021
Retired Gen. Jonathan Vance, the former chief of the defence staff, initially defended the value of the VIP tours, which came under scrutiny after the 2017 ‘party flight.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Raucous junket flight cost military more than price of admission

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 24, 2021
  • OTTAWA—In the category of understating the obvious, last week, the Department of National Defence released the results of an audit. The auditors’ findings concluded

Raucous junket flight cost military more than price of admission

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 24, 2021
  • OTTAWA—In the category of understating the obvious, last week, the Department of National Defence released the results of an audit. The auditors’ findings concluded
Retired Gen. Jonathan Vance, the former chief of the defence staff, initially defended the value of the VIP tours, which came under scrutiny after the 2017 ‘party flight.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As the hits keep coming for Vance, so do the political questions

  • OTTAWA—For General Jonathan Vance, it seems that the hits just keep on coming these days. On Jan. 14, Vance stepped down from his post
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 17, 2021
While Gen. Jonathan Vance had not been charged with any crime, the fact that his alleged actions in Italy had been investigated by the CFNIS should have given the Harper Conservatives some cause for concern, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As the hits keep coming for Vance, so do the political questions

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 17, 2021
  • OTTAWA—For General Jonathan Vance, it seems that the hits just keep on coming these days. On Jan. 14, Vance stepped down from his post

As the hits keep coming for Vance, so do the political questions

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 17, 2021
  • OTTAWA—For General Jonathan Vance, it seems that the hits just keep on coming these days. On Jan. 14, Vance stepped down from his post
While Gen. Jonathan Vance had not been charged with any crime, the fact that his alleged actions in Italy had been investigated by the CFNIS should have given the Harper Conservatives some cause for concern, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Political players may also need to be looked at in investigation of allegations against Vance

  • OTTAWA—What a difference two weeks can make in the cut-throat world of Ottawa politics. On Jan. 14, General Jonathan Vance officially stepped down as
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 10, 2021
Gen. Jonathan Vance, former chief of the defence staff, is accused of having inappropriate relations with lower-ranked female military staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Political players may also need to be looked at in investigation of allegations against Vance

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 10, 2021
  • OTTAWA—What a difference two weeks can make in the cut-throat world of Ottawa politics. On Jan. 14, General Jonathan Vance officially stepped down as

Political players may also need to be looked at in investigation of allegations against Vance

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 10, 2021
  • OTTAWA—What a difference two weeks can make in the cut-throat world of Ottawa politics. On Jan. 14, General Jonathan Vance officially stepped down as
Gen. Jonathan Vance, former chief of the defence staff, is accused of having inappropriate relations with lower-ranked female military staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Rick Hillier’s double duty doesn’t pass the smell test

  • OTTAWA—From the outset, I wish to state that I have the utmost respect and admiration for retired General Rick Hillier. He is a natural
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 1, 2021
Retired General Rick Hillier, who is leading Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort, has taken on additional responsibility as an adviser to a Canadian defence company. The Hill Times file photograph

Rick Hillier’s double duty doesn’t pass the smell test

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 1, 2021
  • OTTAWA—From the outset, I wish to state that I have the utmost respect and admiration for retired General Rick Hillier. He is a natural

Rick Hillier’s double duty doesn’t pass the smell test

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 1, 2021
  • OTTAWA—From the outset, I wish to state that I have the utmost respect and admiration for retired General Rick Hillier. He is a natural
Retired General Rick Hillier, who is leading Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort, has taken on additional responsibility as an adviser to a Canadian defence company. The Hill Times file photograph

You wanna be on top? Here’s a short list of potential candidates for Canada’s next top vice-regal

  • OTTAWA—With the sudden resignation of Julie Payette from the vice-regal post as Canada’s governor general, Ottawa is abuzz with speculation as to who will
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 25, 2021
With Julie Payette out as the commander-in-chief and her job up for grabs, picking someone familiar with the Canadian Armed Forces could be an idea worth considering, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

You wanna be on top? Here’s a short list of potential candidates for Canada’s next top vice-regal

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 25, 2021
  • OTTAWA—With the sudden resignation of Julie Payette from the vice-regal post as Canada’s governor general, Ottawa is abuzz with speculation as to who will

You wanna be on top? Here’s a short list of potential candidates for Canada’s next top vice-regal

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 25, 2021
  • OTTAWA—With the sudden resignation of Julie Payette from the vice-regal post as Canada’s governor general, Ottawa is abuzz with speculation as to who will
With Julie Payette out as the commander-in-chief and her job up for grabs, picking someone familiar with the Canadian Armed Forces could be an idea worth considering, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

One white supremacist in CAF ranks is too many

  • OTTAWA—In his final media interview as Canada’s chief of the defence staff, General Jonathan Vance openly addressed the issue of white supremacists within the
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 18, 2021
In Canada, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has called for the Proud Boys, pictured in Washington, D.C., in 2020, to be listed as a terrorist organization. Flickr photograph by Geoff Livingston

One white supremacist in CAF ranks is too many

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 18, 2021
  • OTTAWA—In his final media interview as Canada’s chief of the defence staff, General Jonathan Vance openly addressed the issue of white supremacists within the

One white supremacist in CAF ranks is too many

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 18, 2021
  • OTTAWA—In his final media interview as Canada’s chief of the defence staff, General Jonathan Vance openly addressed the issue of white supremacists within the
In Canada, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has called for the Proud Boys, pictured in Washington, D.C., in 2020, to be listed as a terrorist organization. Flickr photograph by Geoff Livingston

On Trump’s cabal of extremists

  • OTTAWA—Watching the events of Jan. 6 in the U.S. capital play out in real time was an almost sickening experience. I watched in horror
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 11, 2021
A mob of Trump supporters breached Capitol Hill on Jan. 6. While symbolizing a white-supremacist ideology, Confederate flags were in no way the most offensive items brazenly flaunted by the Trumpist mob, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

On Trump’s cabal of extremists

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 11, 2021
  • OTTAWA—Watching the events of Jan. 6 in the U.S. capital play out in real time was an almost sickening experience. I watched in horror

On Trump’s cabal of extremists

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 11, 2021
  • OTTAWA—Watching the events of Jan. 6 in the U.S. capital play out in real time was an almost sickening experience. I watched in horror
A mob of Trump supporters breached Capitol Hill on Jan. 6. While symbolizing a white-supremacist ideology, Confederate flags were in no way the most offensive items brazenly flaunted by the Trumpist mob, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

Clear communication helps lessen heavy burden of a tragic situation

  • OTTAWA—Last week, a terrible tragedy unfolded as the Royal Canadian Navy first reported that a sailor had gone missing at sea. Master Sailor Duane
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 22, 2020
Master Sailor Duane Earle is believed to have fallen overboard the HMCS Winnipeg, which is pictured departing CFB Esquimalt on March 6, 2017. Photograph courtesy of Facebook/HMCS Winnipeg, DND photograph by MCpl Brent Kenny

Clear communication helps lessen heavy burden of a tragic situation

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 22, 2020
  • OTTAWA—Last week, a terrible tragedy unfolded as the Royal Canadian Navy first reported that a sailor had gone missing at sea. Master Sailor Duane

Clear communication helps lessen heavy burden of a tragic situation

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 22, 2020
  • OTTAWA—Last week, a terrible tragedy unfolded as the Royal Canadian Navy first reported that a sailor had gone missing at sea. Master Sailor Duane
Master Sailor Duane Earle is believed to have fallen overboard the HMCS Winnipeg, which is pictured departing CFB Esquimalt on March 6, 2017. Photograph courtesy of Facebook/HMCS Winnipeg, DND photograph by MCpl Brent Kenny

Anti-disinformation campaign hard to swallow when the problem is homegrown

  • OTTAWA—Canadian military officials are constantly warning civilians to be on their guard against the ongoing disinformation campaign being waged by meddlesome foreign state actors.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 14, 2020
Leslie Kenderesi, who spoke against the military’s role in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine at a Dec. 5 anti-lockdown rally in Toronto, was confirmed to be a serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces. Screenshot via YouTube

Anti-disinformation campaign hard to swallow when the problem is homegrown

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 14, 2020
  • OTTAWA—Canadian military officials are constantly warning civilians to be on their guard against the ongoing disinformation campaign being waged by meddlesome foreign state actors.

Anti-disinformation campaign hard to swallow when the problem is homegrown

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 14, 2020
  • OTTAWA—Canadian military officials are constantly warning civilians to be on their guard against the ongoing disinformation campaign being waged by meddlesome foreign state actors.
Leslie Kenderesi, who spoke against the military’s role in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine at a Dec. 5 anti-lockdown rally in Toronto, was confirmed to be a serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces. Screenshot via YouTube

Canadian Armed Forces are the best in the world, but shouldn’t be at forefront of the vaccine team

  • OTTAWA—Last week, it was announced that the Canadian military has received formal orders to participate in planning the nationwide distribution of the COVID-19 vaccinations.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 7, 2020
Major-General Dany Fortin will be commanding the Canadian military response team for the vaccine rollout, but other than disciplined leadership, what exactly is he contributing to the vaccine distribution task force, asks Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian Armed Forces are the best in the world, but shouldn’t be at forefront of the vaccine team

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 7, 2020
  • OTTAWA—Last week, it was announced that the Canadian military has received formal orders to participate in planning the nationwide distribution of the COVID-19 vaccinations.

Canadian Armed Forces are the best in the world, but shouldn’t be at forefront of the vaccine team

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 7, 2020
  • OTTAWA—Last week, it was announced that the Canadian military has received formal orders to participate in planning the nationwide distribution of the COVID-19 vaccinations.
Major-General Dany Fortin will be commanding the Canadian military response team for the vaccine rollout, but other than disciplined leadership, what exactly is he contributing to the vaccine distribution task force, asks Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hillier is a great leader, but not the right one for the vaccine job

  • OTTAWA—Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the appointment of retired General Rick Hillier to head the provincial task force that will oversee the
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 30, 2020
Retired General Rick Hillier, pictured in 2016, was appointed to lead Ontario’s vaccine rollout, but Scott Taylor says he has to question how his skill sets and professional experience are suited to the task. The Hill Times file photograph

Hillier is a great leader, but not the right one for the vaccine job

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 30, 2020
  • OTTAWA—Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the appointment of retired General Rick Hillier to head the provincial task force that will oversee the

Hillier is a great leader, but not the right one for the vaccine job

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 30, 2020
  • OTTAWA—Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the appointment of retired General Rick Hillier to head the provincial task force that will oversee the
Retired General Rick Hillier, pictured in 2016, was appointed to lead Ontario’s vaccine rollout, but Scott Taylor says he has to question how his skill sets and professional experience are suited to the task. The Hill Times file photograph

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