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The rush to re-arm the Army

  • As military defence procurements go, the plan to purchase new rifles for the CAF is something of a no-brainer.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 15, 2025
If the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program were ramped up, the country would actually have the genesis of a national defence force worthy of the name, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Private Kareen Brochu-Harvey

The rush to re-arm the Army

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 15, 2025
  • As military defence procurements go, the plan to purchase new rifles for the CAF is something of a no-brainer.

The rush to re-arm the Army

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 15, 2025
  • As military defence procurements go, the plan to purchase new rifles for the CAF is something of a no-brainer.
If the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program were ramped up, the country would actually have the genesis of a national defence force worthy of the name, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Private Kareen Brochu-Harvey

Between a rock and a hard place

  • Canada’s latest contribution to a Ukraine aid package will once again reward U.S. firms while the Trump administration is trying to force Ukraine to
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 8, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty. The money Canada and allies are donating to the Ukraine war effort is actually being spent in the U.S. to buy the weapons and ammunition that only the Americans can produce in the quantity necessary, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Between a rock and a hard place

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 8, 2025
  • Canada’s latest contribution to a Ukraine aid package will once again reward U.S. firms while the Trump administration is trying to force Ukraine to

Between a rock and a hard place

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 8, 2025
  • Canada’s latest contribution to a Ukraine aid package will once again reward U.S. firms while the Trump administration is trying to force Ukraine to
Defence Minister David McGuinty. The money Canada and allies are donating to the Ukraine war effort is actually being spent in the U.S. to buy the weapons and ammunition that only the Americans can produce in the quantity necessary, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

F-35 fighter purchase takes flak

  • The Air Force brass can’t control public perception and the longer this Gripen versus F-35 debate continues, the more people become aware of the
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 1, 2025
There appears to be some wiggle room for Canada to back out of the full program to buy American jets to replace Canada’s aging fleet of CF-18 Hornets, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Sgt. Norm McLean

F-35 fighter purchase takes flak

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 1, 2025
  • The Air Force brass can’t control public perception and the longer this Gripen versus F-35 debate continues, the more people become aware of the

F-35 fighter purchase takes flak

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 1, 2025
  • The Air Force brass can’t control public perception and the longer this Gripen versus F-35 debate continues, the more people become aware of the
There appears to be some wiggle room for Canada to back out of the full program to buy American jets to replace Canada’s aging fleet of CF-18 Hornets, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Sgt. Norm McLean

The future fighter debate

  • Saab’s fighter jet offer must be music to the ears of those Canadians who truly want to send a message of patriotic defiance to
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 24, 2025
The fight over who gets to replace Canada’s aging fleet of CF-18 Hornets heated up recently, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Sgt. Norm McLean

The future fighter debate

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 24, 2025
  • Saab’s fighter jet offer must be music to the ears of those Canadians who truly want to send a message of patriotic defiance to

The future fighter debate

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 24, 2025
  • Saab’s fighter jet offer must be music to the ears of those Canadians who truly want to send a message of patriotic defiance to
The fight over who gets to replace Canada’s aging fleet of CF-18 Hornets heated up recently, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Sgt. Norm McLean

Chief of defence staff in full retreat

  • To try and deny or diminish your own comments once they have been ridiculed in public is not good leadership.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 17, 2025
One has to wonder what sort of advice Chief of Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan is getting from her current legion of public affairs experts, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Chief of defence staff in full retreat

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 17, 2025
  • To try and deny or diminish your own comments once they have been ridiculed in public is not good leadership.

Chief of defence staff in full retreat

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 17, 2025
  • To try and deny or diminish your own comments once they have been ridiculed in public is not good leadership.
One has to wonder what sort of advice Chief of Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan is getting from her current legion of public affairs experts, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Is our military ready to be a half a million strong?

  • Before looking to enlist hundreds of thousands more soldiers, the CAF needs to start taking proper care of those already in uniform.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 10, 2025
Jennie Carignan
Jennie Carignan
Chief of Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan recently told MPs that the Canadian Armed Forces is on track to recruit 7,000 personnel this fiscal year, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Is our military ready to be a half a million strong?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 10, 2025
  • Before looking to enlist hundreds of thousands more soldiers, the CAF needs to start taking proper care of those already in uniform.

Is our military ready to be a half a million strong?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 10, 2025
  • Before looking to enlist hundreds of thousands more soldiers, the CAF needs to start taking proper care of those already in uniform.
Jennie Carignan
Chief of Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan recently told MPs that the Canadian Armed Forces is on track to recruit 7,000 personnel this fiscal year, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The CAF’s emotional apology for racism

  • The general consensus at the Oct. 30 ceremony was that this emotional apology is a starting point, not the closure of an historical chapter.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 3, 2025
Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan delivered the Canadian Armed Forces’ formal apology for racial discrimination and harassment suffered by current and former members of the military on Oct. 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The CAF’s emotional apology for racism

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 3, 2025
  • The general consensus at the Oct. 30 ceremony was that this emotional apology is a starting point, not the closure of an historical chapter.

The CAF’s emotional apology for racism

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 3, 2025
  • The general consensus at the Oct. 30 ceremony was that this emotional apology is a starting point, not the closure of an historical chapter.
Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan delivered the Canadian Armed Forces’ formal apology for racial discrimination and harassment suffered by current and former members of the military on Oct. 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Room for improvement in the CAF? Yeah, I’ll say

  • There is a time-honoured tradition when it comes to Canada's defence procurement: seeing is believing.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 27, 2025
Jennie Carignan
Jennie Carignan
Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan is doing her best to point to the progress being made, but the fact is that the Canadian military needs nearly everything in their inventory replaced—yesterday, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Room for improvement in the CAF? Yeah, I’ll say

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 27, 2025
  • There is a time-honoured tradition when it comes to Canada's defence procurement: seeing is believing.

Room for improvement in the CAF? Yeah, I’ll say

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 27, 2025
  • There is a time-honoured tradition when it comes to Canada's defence procurement: seeing is believing.
Jennie Carignan
Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan is doing her best to point to the progress being made, but the fact is that the Canadian military needs nearly everything in their inventory replaced—yesterday, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Is Canada at risk of being complicit in U.S. military crimes?

  • The recent U.S. navy attacks on shipping off the coast of Venezuela have raised concerns at DND headquarters in Ottawa. 
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 20, 2025
Canada has partnered with the U.S. on Operation Caribbe, a counter-narcotic effort in the Caribbean, since 2006. DND photograph by 12 Wing Imaging Services

Is Canada at risk of being complicit in U.S. military crimes?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 20, 2025
  • The recent U.S. navy attacks on shipping off the coast of Venezuela have raised concerns at DND headquarters in Ottawa. 

Is Canada at risk of being complicit in U.S. military crimes?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 20, 2025
  • The recent U.S. navy attacks on shipping off the coast of Venezuela have raised concerns at DND headquarters in Ottawa. 
Canada has partnered with the U.S. on Operation Caribbe, a counter-narcotic effort in the Caribbean, since 2006. DND photograph by 12 Wing Imaging Services

Accountability needed after forged documents used to smear journalist and compromise House committee

  • Now that documents used to allege that David Pugliese is a Russian spy have been debunked as forgeries, the Public Safety and National Security
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 13, 2025
Defence reporter David Pugliese, left, was left to defend himself after former Conservative cabinet minister Chris Alexander lobbed now-debunked allegations at an October 2024 House committee meeting that he was a foreign spy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and screenshot courtesy of ParlVu

Accountability needed after forged documents used to smear journalist and compromise House committee

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 13, 2025
  • Now that documents used to allege that David Pugliese is a Russian spy have been debunked as forgeries, the Public Safety and National Security

Accountability needed after forged documents used to smear journalist and compromise House committee

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 13, 2025
  • Now that documents used to allege that David Pugliese is a Russian spy have been debunked as forgeries, the Public Safety and National Security
Defence reporter David Pugliese, left, was left to defend himself after former Conservative cabinet minister Chris Alexander lobbed now-debunked allegations at an October 2024 House committee meeting that he was a foreign spy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and screenshot courtesy of ParlVu

Canada’s moves on procurement overshadowed as the U.S. prepares for war against its citizens

  • As important as Canadian defence issues might seem, what happens south of our border will have a far greater impact on our future as
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 6, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump told a group of assembled generals that their country was ‘under invasion from within’ on Sept. 30. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/PBS NewsHour

Canada’s moves on procurement overshadowed as the U.S. prepares for war against its citizens

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 6, 2025
  • As important as Canadian defence issues might seem, what happens south of our border will have a far greater impact on our future as

Canada’s moves on procurement overshadowed as the U.S. prepares for war against its citizens

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 6, 2025
  • As important as Canadian defence issues might seem, what happens south of our border will have a far greater impact on our future as
U.S. President Donald Trump told a group of assembled generals that their country was ‘under invasion from within’ on Sept. 30. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/PBS NewsHour

The Canadian Armed Forces is a shrinking tribe

  • With only roughly one in 684 Canadians serving in the regular forces, thinking that the country could mount any meaningful deployment to either Ukraine or Gaza
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 29, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke at the High-Level Segment of the International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement on the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution in New York on Sept. 22. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

The Canadian Armed Forces is a shrinking tribe

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 29, 2025
  • With only roughly one in 684 Canadians serving in the regular forces, thinking that the country could mount any meaningful deployment to either Ukraine or Gaza

The Canadian Armed Forces is a shrinking tribe

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 29, 2025
  • With only roughly one in 684 Canadians serving in the regular forces, thinking that the country could mount any meaningful deployment to either Ukraine or Gaza
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke at the High-Level Segment of the International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement on the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution in New York on Sept. 22. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

CAF leadership lacks courage

  • It's the responsibility of military brass to pound on the desks of their political masters to address shortcomings in the institution. Instead, they sugar
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 22, 2025
Canadian soldiers take part in Exercise Resolute Warrior in Latvia in 2024. A House of Commons committee recently heard that the Canadian Army does not have enough vehicles to support the forward deployed NATO mission in Latvia and conduct a similar-sized training exercise in Canada, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of the Department of National Defence/Cpl. Marc-André Leclerc

CAF leadership lacks courage

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 22, 2025
  • It's the responsibility of military brass to pound on the desks of their political masters to address shortcomings in the institution. Instead, they sugar

CAF leadership lacks courage

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 22, 2025
  • It's the responsibility of military brass to pound on the desks of their political masters to address shortcomings in the institution. Instead, they sugar
Canadian soldiers take part in Exercise Resolute Warrior in Latvia in 2024. A House of Commons committee recently heard that the Canadian Army does not have enough vehicles to support the forward deployed NATO mission in Latvia and conduct a similar-sized training exercise in Canada, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of the Department of National Defence/Cpl. Marc-André Leclerc

Future planning needed amid Canada’s defence budget boost

  • If we truly wish to provide a deterrent to Russian aggression, we need to learn from the ongoing war in Europe.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 15, 2025
Members of a CH-147F Chinook medical team with Operation Presence in Mali in 2018. With 14 CH-147F Chinooks remaining in RCAF service, Canada possesses a considerable aviation asset, but one suited to wage a counter-insurgency against a poorly equipped foe, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Canadian Forces Combat Camera/MCpl. Jennifer Kusche

Future planning needed amid Canada’s defence budget boost

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 15, 2025
  • If we truly wish to provide a deterrent to Russian aggression, we need to learn from the ongoing war in Europe.

Future planning needed amid Canada’s defence budget boost

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 15, 2025
  • If we truly wish to provide a deterrent to Russian aggression, we need to learn from the ongoing war in Europe.
Members of a CH-147F Chinook medical team with Operation Presence in Mali in 2018. With 14 CH-147F Chinooks remaining in RCAF service, Canada possesses a considerable aviation asset, but one suited to wage a counter-insurgency against a poorly equipped foe, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Canadian Forces Combat Camera/MCpl. Jennifer Kusche

A thin façade of combat capability

  • If your military cupboard is hurting, you can’t throw a coat of fresh paint on a disabled tank and pretend all is good for
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 8, 2025
It’s understandable that the military brass at Camp Adazi would try to impress Prime Minister Mark Carney, but it’s putting lipstick on a pig, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of X

A thin façade of combat capability

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 8, 2025
  • If your military cupboard is hurting, you can’t throw a coat of fresh paint on a disabled tank and pretend all is good for

A thin façade of combat capability

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 8, 2025
  • If your military cupboard is hurting, you can’t throw a coat of fresh paint on a disabled tank and pretend all is good for
It’s understandable that the military brass at Camp Adazi would try to impress Prime Minister Mark Carney, but it’s putting lipstick on a pig, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of X

Are we offering human bait in Ukraine?

  • Canada would need to acquire modern battlefield necessities before it can send any soldiers into Ukraine.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 1, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
If Prime Minister Mark Carney intends to actually put Canadian boots on the ground in Ukraine, he needs to make some tough decisions, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of X

Are we offering human bait in Ukraine?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 1, 2025
  • Canada would need to acquire modern battlefield necessities before it can send any soldiers into Ukraine.

Are we offering human bait in Ukraine?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 1, 2025
  • Canada would need to acquire modern battlefield necessities before it can send any soldiers into Ukraine.
Mark Carney
If Prime Minister Mark Carney intends to actually put Canadian boots on the ground in Ukraine, he needs to make some tough decisions, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of X

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
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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

President Trump and the damage still being done

  • OTTAWA—These days it is almost impossible for Canadians to ignore the political circus that is being played out south of our border. Were the
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 25, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured during a press conference on Nov. 5. Canada still has personnel assigned to the Iraq mission, which has parliamentary authorization until 2022. It's unclear how these latest Trump troop reductions will impact Canadian operations in that country, writes Scott Taylor. Official White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

President Trump and the damage still being done

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 25, 2020
  • OTTAWA—These days it is almost impossible for Canadians to ignore the political circus that is being played out south of our border. Were the

President Trump and the damage still being done

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 25, 2020
  • OTTAWA—These days it is almost impossible for Canadians to ignore the political circus that is being played out south of our border. Were the
U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured during a press conference on Nov. 5. Canada still has personnel assigned to the Iraq mission, which has parliamentary authorization until 2022. It's unclear how these latest Trump troop reductions will impact Canadian operations in that country, writes Scott Taylor. Official White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

When the military dares to deceive, no one wins

  • OTTAWA—Late last week, it was reported in the media that the Department of National Defence had ordered a halt to its controversial program of
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 18, 2020
It is one hell of a stretch to compare elite special forces combat soldiers to a handful of public affair officers monitoring civilian Facebook posts, writes Scott Taylor. Unsplash photograph by Glen Carrie

When the military dares to deceive, no one wins

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 18, 2020
  • OTTAWA—Late last week, it was reported in the media that the Department of National Defence had ordered a halt to its controversial program of

When the military dares to deceive, no one wins

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 18, 2020
  • OTTAWA—Late last week, it was reported in the media that the Department of National Defence had ordered a halt to its controversial program of
It is one hell of a stretch to compare elite special forces combat soldiers to a handful of public affair officers monitoring civilian Facebook posts, writes Scott Taylor. Unsplash photograph by Glen Carrie

The good old days are gone–and were never really there

  • OTTAWA—In the months leading up to the U.S. presidential election, the campaign itself, and the post-election day chaos, the one point upon which media
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 11, 2020
The U.S. is deeply divided and President Donald Trump took every opportunity to pour gasoline on these glowing embers of longstanding divisiveness with his claims about the counting of mail-in ballots being some sort of anomaly, writes Scott Taylor. Flickr photograph courtesy of James McNellis

The good old days are gone–and were never really there

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 11, 2020
  • OTTAWA—In the months leading up to the U.S. presidential election, the campaign itself, and the post-election day chaos, the one point upon which media

The good old days are gone–and were never really there

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 11, 2020
  • OTTAWA—In the months leading up to the U.S. presidential election, the campaign itself, and the post-election day chaos, the one point upon which media
The U.S. is deeply divided and President Donald Trump took every opportunity to pour gasoline on these glowing embers of longstanding divisiveness with his claims about the counting of mail-in ballots being some sort of anomaly, writes Scott Taylor. Flickr photograph courtesy of James McNellis

The path towards dignity and respect in the military is a long and winding road

  • OTTAWA—Last week, the Canadian military launched a new initiative to confront what the senior brass call a “wicked problem” in the form of sexual
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 4, 2020
Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jonathan Vance acknowledged there are ‘no quick fixes for achieving culture change’ in the Canadian Armed Forces. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The path towards dignity and respect in the military is a long and winding road

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 4, 2020
  • OTTAWA—Last week, the Canadian military launched a new initiative to confront what the senior brass call a “wicked problem” in the form of sexual

The path towards dignity and respect in the military is a long and winding road

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 4, 2020
  • OTTAWA—Last week, the Canadian military launched a new initiative to confront what the senior brass call a “wicked problem” in the form of sexual
Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jonathan Vance acknowledged there are ‘no quick fixes for achieving culture change’ in the Canadian Armed Forces. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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