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U.S. envoy is making Canada’s F-35 decision a no-brainer

  • We need to cancel the remainder of the F-35 purchase, pivot to Saab, and bolster our domestic aviation industry.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 2, 2026
Pete Hoekstra
Pete Hoekstra
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, left, says Canadians could face consequences if they don’t move forward with the full purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to replace the aging C-18s. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and DND photograph by Sgt Norm McLean

U.S. envoy is making Canada’s F-35 decision a no-brainer

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 2, 2026
  • We need to cancel the remainder of the F-35 purchase, pivot to Saab, and bolster our domestic aviation industry.

U.S. envoy is making Canada’s F-35 decision a no-brainer

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 2, 2026
  • We need to cancel the remainder of the F-35 purchase, pivot to Saab, and bolster our domestic aviation industry.
Pete Hoekstra
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, left, says Canadians could face consequences if they don’t move forward with the full purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to replace the aging C-18s. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and DND photograph by Sgt Norm McLean

In defence of Canada

  • It’s truly insane that the Canadian military is having to war game such a heretofore unfathomable scenario of a looming U.S. invasion.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 26, 2026
David McGuinty
David McGuinty
Defence Minister David McGuinty. The Liberals pulled a few clever moves to boost defence spending on an urgent basis, but we’re still not adding actual combat capability or modernizing existing aged weapon platforms, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

In defence of Canada

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 26, 2026
  • It’s truly insane that the Canadian military is having to war game such a heretofore unfathomable scenario of a looming U.S. invasion.

In defence of Canada

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 26, 2026
  • It’s truly insane that the Canadian military is having to war game such a heretofore unfathomable scenario of a looming U.S. invasion.
David McGuinty
Defence Minister David McGuinty. The Liberals pulled a few clever moves to boost defence spending on an urgent basis, but we’re still not adding actual combat capability or modernizing existing aged weapon platforms, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New helicopters on the horizon

  • The good news for aviation buffs is the plan envisions a mixed fleet of distinctly different types of helicopters to support the Army.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 19, 2026
We are being told that the Air Force will see a return to a ‘balanced fleet concept’ for the Army's rotary aircraft, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by MCpl Louis Brunet

New helicopters on the horizon

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 19, 2026
  • The good news for aviation buffs is the plan envisions a mixed fleet of distinctly different types of helicopters to support the Army.

New helicopters on the horizon

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 19, 2026
  • The good news for aviation buffs is the plan envisions a mixed fleet of distinctly different types of helicopters to support the Army.
We are being told that the Air Force will see a return to a ‘balanced fleet concept’ for the Army's rotary aircraft, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by MCpl Louis Brunet

How to foil Trump’s annexation of Greenland

  • NATO leaders should immediately offer the autonomous Danish territory of Greenland permanent membership in the alliance.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 13, 2026
The Royal Danish Navy frigate HDMS Triton passes an iceberg in the waters around Greenland. Photograph courtesy of NATO/Flickr

How to foil Trump’s annexation of Greenland

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 13, 2026
  • NATO leaders should immediately offer the autonomous Danish territory of Greenland permanent membership in the alliance.

How to foil Trump’s annexation of Greenland

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 13, 2026
  • NATO leaders should immediately offer the autonomous Danish territory of Greenland permanent membership in the alliance.
The Royal Danish Navy frigate HDMS Triton passes an iceberg in the waters around Greenland. Photograph courtesy of NATO/Flickr

All eyes on the Arctic

  • Canada may now have to play catch-up on procuring vessels to protect the North after years of passing up projects.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 6, 2026
Angus Topshee
Angus Topshee
Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, recently spoke to CBC News about the value of acquiring an amphibious ship for the North. DND photograph by Corporal Connor Bennett

All eyes on the Arctic

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 6, 2026
  • Canada may now have to play catch-up on procuring vessels to protect the North after years of passing up projects.

All eyes on the Arctic

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 6, 2026
  • Canada may now have to play catch-up on procuring vessels to protect the North after years of passing up projects.
Angus Topshee
Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, recently spoke to CBC News about the value of acquiring an amphibious ship for the North. DND photograph by Corporal Connor Bennett

In Canada’s defence: re-establishing a true militia

  • Instead of disarming law-abiding gun owners across Canada, why not offer them the opportunity to enlist in a supplementary reserve by taking an oath
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 29, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree. The hare-brained scheme to coerce reluctant civil servants into a third-rate volunteer force comes from the same government that is intent on disarming registered and law-abiding gun owners across Canada, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

In Canada’s defence: re-establishing a true militia

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 29, 2025
  • Instead of disarming law-abiding gun owners across Canada, why not offer them the opportunity to enlist in a supplementary reserve by taking an oath

In Canada’s defence: re-establishing a true militia

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 29, 2025
  • Instead of disarming law-abiding gun owners across Canada, why not offer them the opportunity to enlist in a supplementary reserve by taking an oath
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree. The hare-brained scheme to coerce reluctant civil servants into a third-rate volunteer force comes from the same government that is intent on disarming registered and law-abiding gun owners across Canada, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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
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Defence spending laggards don’t need to spend more, U.S. should spend less

  • OTTAWA—At last week’s NATO summit, U.S. President Donald Trump surprised no one with his bombastic comments on defence spending. The Donald has long railed
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 31, 2017
Heads of state and government of NATO members, including U.S. President Donald Trump, centre, attend a dedication ceremony for memorials erected at the new NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium during a NATO summit on May 25. Photograph courtesy of NATO

Defence spending laggards don’t need to spend more, U.S. should spend less

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 31, 2017
  • OTTAWA—At last week’s NATO summit, U.S. President Donald Trump surprised no one with his bombastic comments on defence spending. The Donald has long railed

Defence spending laggards don’t need to spend more, U.S. should spend less

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 31, 2017
  • OTTAWA—At last week’s NATO summit, U.S. President Donald Trump surprised no one with his bombastic comments on defence spending. The Donald has long railed
Heads of state and government of NATO members, including U.S. President Donald Trump, centre, attend a dedication ceremony for memorials erected at the new NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium during a NATO summit on May 25. Photograph courtesy of NATO

Canada should flatly refuse to return troops to Afghanistan

  • OTTAWA—On May 25, NATO will host a leaders’ summit in Brussels. At the top of the agenda will likely be the war in Afghanistan.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 24, 2017
The last Canadian soldiers to leave Afghanistan in 2014 are greeted by Governor General David Johnston and other dignitaries on the Ottawa airport tarmac. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Canada should flatly refuse to return troops to Afghanistan

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 24, 2017
  • OTTAWA—On May 25, NATO will host a leaders’ summit in Brussels. At the top of the agenda will likely be the war in Afghanistan.

Canada should flatly refuse to return troops to Afghanistan

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 24, 2017
  • OTTAWA—On May 25, NATO will host a leaders’ summit in Brussels. At the top of the agenda will likely be the war in Afghanistan.
The last Canadian soldiers to leave Afghanistan in 2014 are greeted by Governor General David Johnston and other dignitaries on the Ottawa airport tarmac. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

In Latvia, boredom will become our soldiers’ worst enemy

  • OTTAWA—Early next month, an estimated 450 Canadian troops will begin deploying into Latvia. This mission is part of a major NATO effort known as
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 17, 2017
A Canadian infantry officer and his Latvian counterpart in the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, during an exercise as part of NATO’s Operation Reassurance mission in central and eastern Europe on March 26. MCpl Jennifer Kusche photograph courtesy of DND

In Latvia, boredom will become our soldiers’ worst enemy

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 17, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Early next month, an estimated 450 Canadian troops will begin deploying into Latvia. This mission is part of a major NATO effort known as

In Latvia, boredom will become our soldiers’ worst enemy

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 17, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Early next month, an estimated 450 Canadian troops will begin deploying into Latvia. This mission is part of a major NATO effort known as
A Canadian infantry officer and his Latvian counterpart in the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, during an exercise as part of NATO’s Operation Reassurance mission in central and eastern Europe on March 26. MCpl Jennifer Kusche photograph courtesy of DND

Canada best quit Iraq, leave post-war power struggle to regional actors

  • OTTAWA—For those closely following the conflicts in Syria and Iraq, it would appear that the days of the self-proclaimed caliphate of Daesh (also known
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 10, 2017
Two Canadian CH-146 Griffon helicopters fly through an Iraqi village in northern Iraq on Nov. 23, 2016. Canadian forces have been helping Kurdish fighters in Iraq who are battling Daesh. Photograph courtesy of DND

Canada best quit Iraq, leave post-war power struggle to regional actors

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 10, 2017
  • OTTAWA—For those closely following the conflicts in Syria and Iraq, it would appear that the days of the self-proclaimed caliphate of Daesh (also known

Canada best quit Iraq, leave post-war power struggle to regional actors

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 10, 2017
  • OTTAWA—For those closely following the conflicts in Syria and Iraq, it would appear that the days of the self-proclaimed caliphate of Daesh (also known
Two Canadian CH-146 Griffon helicopters fly through an Iraqi village in northern Iraq on Nov. 23, 2016. Canadian forces have been helping Kurdish fighters in Iraq who are battling Daesh. Photograph courtesy of DND

On defence spending, Trump will never be satisfied

  • OTTAWA—Ever since Donald Trump was elected United States president, the Canadian defence community has been in a self-flagellating flap. It’s because the tough-talking Trump
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 3, 2017
'Frankly, Saudi Arabia has not treated us fairly because we are losing a tremendous amount of money defending Saudi Arabia,' U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured last year, told Reuters recently. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

On defence spending, Trump will never be satisfied

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 3, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Ever since Donald Trump was elected United States president, the Canadian defence community has been in a self-flagellating flap. It’s because the tough-talking Trump

On defence spending, Trump will never be satisfied

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 3, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Ever since Donald Trump was elected United States president, the Canadian defence community has been in a self-flagellating flap. It’s because the tough-talking Trump
'Frankly, Saudi Arabia has not treated us fairly because we are losing a tremendous amount of money defending Saudi Arabia,' U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured last year, told Reuters recently. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

North Korea: reckless megalomaniacs with goofy haircuts playing brinkmanship

  • OTTAWA—To follow the course of recent Western political and media rhetoric, North Korean President Kim Jong-un is a reckless megalomaniac with a goofy haircut
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 26, 2017
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, second from left, shakes hands with South Korean General Leem Ho-Young near the demilitarized zone in South Korea, April 17. U.S. Army photograph by Sgt. 1st Class Sean K. Harp

North Korea: reckless megalomaniacs with goofy haircuts playing brinkmanship

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 26, 2017
  • OTTAWA—To follow the course of recent Western political and media rhetoric, North Korean President Kim Jong-un is a reckless megalomaniac with a goofy haircut

North Korea: reckless megalomaniacs with goofy haircuts playing brinkmanship

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 26, 2017
  • OTTAWA—To follow the course of recent Western political and media rhetoric, North Korean President Kim Jong-un is a reckless megalomaniac with a goofy haircut
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, second from left, shakes hands with South Korean General Leem Ho-Young near the demilitarized zone in South Korea, April 17. U.S. Army photograph by Sgt. 1st Class Sean K. Harp

If Assad is out, who will lead Syria?

  • OTTAWA—The United States has made it clear that it believes Syrian President Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons to gas civilians. U.S. President Donald Trump’s
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 19, 2017
Nikki Haley, centre, United States permanent representative to the UN, shows images of Syrians alleged to have been victims of a chemical weapons attack in southern Idlib, Syria, earlier this month. Evan Schneider photograph courtesy of the UN

If Assad is out, who will lead Syria?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 19, 2017
  • OTTAWA—The United States has made it clear that it believes Syrian President Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons to gas civilians. U.S. President Donald Trump’s

If Assad is out, who will lead Syria?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 19, 2017
  • OTTAWA—The United States has made it clear that it believes Syrian President Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons to gas civilians. U.S. President Donald Trump’s
Nikki Haley, centre, United States permanent representative to the UN, shows images of Syrians alleged to have been victims of a chemical weapons attack in southern Idlib, Syria, earlier this month. Evan Schneider photograph courtesy of the UN

Assad-ordered gas attack nonsensical

  • OTTAWA—Last Friday morning, U.S. President Donald Trump authorized a cruise missile strike against a Syrian air force base. This marked the first time that
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 12, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump bombed a Syrian military air base last week he blamed for launching a gas attack on civilians days before. Photograph by Gage Skidmore

Assad-ordered gas attack nonsensical

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 12, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Last Friday morning, U.S. President Donald Trump authorized a cruise missile strike against a Syrian air force base. This marked the first time that

Assad-ordered gas attack nonsensical

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 12, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Last Friday morning, U.S. President Donald Trump authorized a cruise missile strike against a Syrian air force base. This marked the first time that
U.S. President Donald Trump bombed a Syrian military air base last week he blamed for launching a gas attack on civilians days before. Photograph by Gage Skidmore

Mosul getting bloodier as Daesh mission extended

  • OTTAWA—Last Friday, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan made the long-anticipated announcement that Canadian troops are extending their mission to battle Daesh evildoers (aka ISIS or
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 5, 2017
Two CH-146 Griffon helicopters take off from the flight line near Camp Érable, Iraq during Operation IMPACT on February 20, 2017. Photograph courtesy of the Department of National Defence

Mosul getting bloodier as Daesh mission extended

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 5, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Last Friday, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan made the long-anticipated announcement that Canadian troops are extending their mission to battle Daesh evildoers (aka ISIS or

Mosul getting bloodier as Daesh mission extended

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 5, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Last Friday, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan made the long-anticipated announcement that Canadian troops are extending their mission to battle Daesh evildoers (aka ISIS or
Two CH-146 Griffon helicopters take off from the flight line near Camp Érable, Iraq during Operation IMPACT on February 20, 2017. Photograph courtesy of the Department of National Defence

British, Canadian attacks show terrorists come in all forms

  • OTTAWA—Last Wednesday’s deadly attack in London was a shocking act of violence resulting in five deaths and around 40 innocent bystanders being injured along
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 29, 2017
Mourners gather at the gates outside the British parliament buildings where flowers lay in memory this week of the police officer, Keith Palmer, who was stabbed to death and four others killed by Khalid Masood on March 22. Photograph courtesy of Les Whittington

British, Canadian attacks show terrorists come in all forms

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 29, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Last Wednesday’s deadly attack in London was a shocking act of violence resulting in five deaths and around 40 innocent bystanders being injured along

British, Canadian attacks show terrorists come in all forms

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 29, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Last Wednesday’s deadly attack in London was a shocking act of violence resulting in five deaths and around 40 innocent bystanders being injured along
Mourners gather at the gates outside the British parliament buildings where flowers lay in memory this week of the police officer, Keith Palmer, who was stabbed to death and four others killed by Khalid Masood on March 22. Photograph courtesy of Les Whittington

As Trump’s defence spending plans put pressure on Canada to boost its own, Russia slashes

  • OTTAWA—You can call Donald Trump many things, but after his first few months in power it appears that he intends to keep his election
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 22, 2017
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is under pressure to boost Canadian defence spending to meet a NATO target of two per cent of GDP. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

As Trump’s defence spending plans put pressure on Canada to boost its own, Russia slashes

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 22, 2017
  • OTTAWA—You can call Donald Trump many things, but after his first few months in power it appears that he intends to keep his election

As Trump’s defence spending plans put pressure on Canada to boost its own, Russia slashes

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 22, 2017
  • OTTAWA—You can call Donald Trump many things, but after his first few months in power it appears that he intends to keep his election
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is under pressure to boost Canadian defence spending to meet a NATO target of two per cent of GDP. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

On Latvia and Freeland’s grandfather: it isn’t disinformation if it’s true

  • OTTAWA—Last week there was a mini media storm swirling around Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland. The controversy stemmed from some international media reports alleging
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 15, 2017
The Latvian Legion is commemorated on March 16, 2008. The annual event is controversial because the force was commanded by the German Nazi Waffen SS during the Second World War. Photograph courtesy of Dezidor

On Latvia and Freeland’s grandfather: it isn’t disinformation if it’s true

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 15, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Last week there was a mini media storm swirling around Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland. The controversy stemmed from some international media reports alleging

On Latvia and Freeland’s grandfather: it isn’t disinformation if it’s true

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 15, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Last week there was a mini media storm swirling around Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland. The controversy stemmed from some international media reports alleging
The Latvian Legion is commemorated on March 16, 2008. The annual event is controversial because the force was commanded by the German Nazi Waffen SS during the Second World War. Photograph courtesy of Dezidor

Hodgepodge of missions almost makes you yearn for clear-cut days of Afghan fight

  • OTTAWA—From 2002 to 2014 the Canadian military had one primary mission and a singular focus and that was, of course, the mission in Afghanistan.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 8, 2017
A Canadian instructor demonstrates magazine-loading technique to Ukrainian soldiers at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Starychi, Ukraine on Feb. 15. Photograph courtesy of DND

Hodgepodge of missions almost makes you yearn for clear-cut days of Afghan fight

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 8, 2017
  • OTTAWA—From 2002 to 2014 the Canadian military had one primary mission and a singular focus and that was, of course, the mission in Afghanistan.

Hodgepodge of missions almost makes you yearn for clear-cut days of Afghan fight

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 8, 2017
  • OTTAWA—From 2002 to 2014 the Canadian military had one primary mission and a singular focus and that was, of course, the mission in Afghanistan.
A Canadian instructor demonstrates magazine-loading technique to Ukrainian soldiers at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Starychi, Ukraine on Feb. 15. Photograph courtesy of DND

Allied forces in Iraq must stop cycle of revenge bloodletting

  • OTTAWA—Last week there were media reports that the Canadian forces in Iraq have taken on a previously unknown role. Up until recent days, we
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 1, 2017
An Iraqi military convoy, part of the U.S.-led coalition against Daesh, moves towards Mosul, Iraq, on Feb. 23. U.S. Army photograph by Staff Sgt. Alex Manne

Allied forces in Iraq must stop cycle of revenge bloodletting

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 1, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Last week there were media reports that the Canadian forces in Iraq have taken on a previously unknown role. Up until recent days, we

Allied forces in Iraq must stop cycle of revenge bloodletting

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 1, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Last week there were media reports that the Canadian forces in Iraq have taken on a previously unknown role. Up until recent days, we
An Iraqi military convoy, part of the U.S.-led coalition against Daesh, moves towards Mosul, Iraq, on Feb. 23. U.S. Army photograph by Staff Sgt. Alex Manne

Why Trump’s math is wrong on defence spending

  • OTTAWA—Now that United States President Donald Trump has fully assumed the reins of office, it appears that he remains intent on implementing even the
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 22, 2017
United States Defense Secretary James Mattis and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan stand on the steps of the Pentagon during the playing of God Save the Queen during Mr. Sajjan's first meeting with his counterpart on Feb. 6. MCpl Jennifer Kusche photograph courtesy of DND

Why Trump’s math is wrong on defence spending

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 22, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Now that United States President Donald Trump has fully assumed the reins of office, it appears that he remains intent on implementing even the

Why Trump’s math is wrong on defence spending

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 22, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Now that United States President Donald Trump has fully assumed the reins of office, it appears that he remains intent on implementing even the
United States Defense Secretary James Mattis and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan stand on the steps of the Pentagon during the playing of God Save the Queen during Mr. Sajjan's first meeting with his counterpart on Feb. 6. MCpl Jennifer Kusche photograph courtesy of DND

If Canada goes to Mali, it will be an exercise in useless tokenism

  • OTTAWA—Since last August, it has been known that the Liberal government is intent on sending a peacekeeping force to a United Nations mission somewhere
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 15, 2017
Members of a Chadian contingent of the United Nations mission in Mali patrol the streets of Kidal in the country's north on Dec. 16, 2016. UN photograph by Sylvain Liechti

If Canada goes to Mali, it will be an exercise in useless tokenism

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 15, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Since last August, it has been known that the Liberal government is intent on sending a peacekeeping force to a United Nations mission somewhere

If Canada goes to Mali, it will be an exercise in useless tokenism

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 15, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Since last August, it has been known that the Liberal government is intent on sending a peacekeeping force to a United Nations mission somewhere
Members of a Chadian contingent of the United Nations mission in Mali patrol the streets of Kidal in the country's north on Dec. 16, 2016. UN photograph by Sylvain Liechti

Without proper investment in Iraqi police, they’re doomed to follow Afghan failure

  • OTTAWA—For those closely following the battle to defeat Daesh, it has become evident that there is a lull in the allied offensive to recapture
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 8, 2017
Afghan National Police recruits are given weapons training using AK-47 machine guns as part of their basic policing training in Kandahar, Afghanistan in 2011. Sgt. Matthew McGregor photograph courtesy of DND

Without proper investment in Iraqi police, they’re doomed to follow Afghan failure

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 8, 2017
  • OTTAWA—For those closely following the battle to defeat Daesh, it has become evident that there is a lull in the allied offensive to recapture

Without proper investment in Iraqi police, they’re doomed to follow Afghan failure

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 8, 2017
  • OTTAWA—For those closely following the battle to defeat Daesh, it has become evident that there is a lull in the allied offensive to recapture
Afghan National Police recruits are given weapons training using AK-47 machine guns as part of their basic policing training in Kandahar, Afghanistan in 2011. Sgt. Matthew McGregor photograph courtesy of DND

Allied plodding advance in Mosul raises questions

  • OTTAWA—On Jan. 26, the Canadian Armed Forces staged a news teleconference to update journalists on the activities of the Canadian soldiers deployed to battle
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 1, 2017
Brigadier-General Shane Brennan, commander of the Canadian Armed Forces’ Joint Task Force-Iraq, was among the military and foreign ministry officials who on Jan. 26 updated reporters on Canada’s mission in Iraq to fight Daesh. Photograph courtesy of DND

Allied plodding advance in Mosul raises questions

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 1, 2017
  • OTTAWA—On Jan. 26, the Canadian Armed Forces staged a news teleconference to update journalists on the activities of the Canadian soldiers deployed to battle

Allied plodding advance in Mosul raises questions

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 1, 2017
  • OTTAWA—On Jan. 26, the Canadian Armed Forces staged a news teleconference to update journalists on the activities of the Canadian soldiers deployed to battle
Brigadier-General Shane Brennan, commander of the Canadian Armed Forces’ Joint Task Force-Iraq, was among the military and foreign ministry officials who on Jan. 26 updated reporters on Canada’s mission in Iraq to fight Daesh. Photograph courtesy of DND

Vice-Admiral Norman’s removal: Sometimes silence isn’t golden

  • OTTAWA—On Monday, Jan. 16 at 8 a.m., the office of the chief of defence staff issued a brief statement from the CDS, General Jonathan
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 25, 2017
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, pictured last year, was last week temporarily relieved of his duties as the vice chief of defence staff. He got that job in August after three years as commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Vice-Admiral Norman’s removal: Sometimes silence isn’t golden

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 25, 2017
  • OTTAWA—On Monday, Jan. 16 at 8 a.m., the office of the chief of defence staff issued a brief statement from the CDS, General Jonathan

Vice-Admiral Norman’s removal: Sometimes silence isn’t golden

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 25, 2017
  • OTTAWA—On Monday, Jan. 16 at 8 a.m., the office of the chief of defence staff issued a brief statement from the CDS, General Jonathan
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, pictured last year, was last week temporarily relieved of his duties as the vice chief of defence staff. He got that job in August after three years as commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

When a hockey rink gets more ink than a failed state

  • OTTAWA—On Dec. 27, about a dozen Canadian Embassy staff, including Ambassador Kenneth Neufeld, were brought from Kabul to Kandahar to play a ball hockey
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 18, 2017
Canada's ambassador to Afghanistan, Ken Neufeld, plays one final game of ball hockey at the Canadian rink at the Kandahar Airfield on Dec. 27. Photo courtesy of Global Affairs Canada

When a hockey rink gets more ink than a failed state

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 18, 2017
  • OTTAWA—On Dec. 27, about a dozen Canadian Embassy staff, including Ambassador Kenneth Neufeld, were brought from Kabul to Kandahar to play a ball hockey

When a hockey rink gets more ink than a failed state

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 18, 2017
  • OTTAWA—On Dec. 27, about a dozen Canadian Embassy staff, including Ambassador Kenneth Neufeld, were brought from Kabul to Kandahar to play a ball hockey
Canada's ambassador to Afghanistan, Ken Neufeld, plays one final game of ball hockey at the Canadian rink at the Kandahar Airfield on Dec. 27. Photo courtesy of Global Affairs Canada

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