Scott Taylor

Scott Taylor is editor and publisher of Esprit de Corps magazine.

Canada’s military procurement: a laundry list of broken promises

Only a foolish military analyst would hail the recent defence policy update as a solid building block upon which to rebuild our badly depleted

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 22, 2024

Canada’s military procurement: a laundry list of broken promises

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 22, 2024

Only a foolish military analyst would hail the recent defence policy update as a solid building block upon which to rebuild our badly depleted

Canada’s military procurement: a laundry list of broken promises

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 22, 2024

Only a foolish military analyst would hail the recent defence policy update as a solid building block upon which to rebuild our badly depleted

Seeing will be believing with Canada’s defence policy update

Perhaps the most important detail to remember is that this is a projected 20-year plan, which is unlikely to survive any change in government.

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 15, 2024

Seeing will be believing with Canada’s defence policy update

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 15, 2024

Perhaps the most important detail to remember is that this is a projected 20-year plan, which is unlikely to survive any change in government.

Seeing will be believing with Canada’s defence policy update

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 15, 2024

Perhaps the most important detail to remember is that this is a projected 20-year plan, which is unlikely to survive any change in government.

Vimy anniversary highlights the myth of Canadian independence

To many Canadians, Vimy Ridge has become the symbolic birthplace of where and when Canada became a truly independent nation, and shed its colonial

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 8, 2024

Vimy anniversary highlights the myth of Canadian independence

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 8, 2024

To many Canadians, Vimy Ridge has become the symbolic birthplace of where and when Canada became a truly independent nation, and shed its colonial

Vimy anniversary highlights the myth of Canadian independence

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 8, 2024

To many Canadians, Vimy Ridge has become the symbolic birthplace of where and when Canada became a truly independent nation, and shed its colonial

Making the Canadian military fighting fit again

The architects of restructuring the Canadian Armed Forces should look to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict for the future blueprint of Canada's military.

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 1, 2024

Making the Canadian military fighting fit again

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 1, 2024

The architects of restructuring the Canadian Armed Forces should look to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict for the future blueprint of Canada's military.

Making the Canadian military fighting fit again

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 1, 2024

The architects of restructuring the Canadian Armed Forces should look to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict for the future blueprint of Canada's military.

Tom Cruise isn’t going to save our skies

No one in Air Force leadership is willing to admit that they have dropped so far below a sustainable personnel level that they can

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 25, 2024

Tom Cruise isn’t going to save our skies

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 25, 2024

No one in Air Force leadership is willing to admit that they have dropped so far below a sustainable personnel level that they can

Tom Cruise isn’t going to save our skies

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 25, 2024

No one in Air Force leadership is willing to admit that they have dropped so far below a sustainable personnel level that they can

Who will be Canada’s next chief of the defence staff?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has 12 lieutenant generals in the ranks, but only one can become Canada’s next top soldier.

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 18, 2024

Who will be Canada’s next chief of the defence staff?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 18, 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has 12 lieutenant generals in the ranks, but only one can become Canada’s next top soldier.

Who will be Canada’s next chief of the defence staff?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 18, 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has 12 lieutenant generals in the ranks, but only one can become Canada’s next top soldier.

Owning up to the defence debacle

It would be pretty tough to sugarcoat the military’s failings to a room full of many of the same officers who had a hand

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 11, 2024

Owning up to the defence debacle

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 11, 2024

It would be pretty tough to sugarcoat the military’s failings to a room full of many of the same officers who had a hand

Owning up to the defence debacle

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 11, 2024

It would be pretty tough to sugarcoat the military’s failings to a room full of many of the same officers who had a hand

How solid is the NATO alliance?

To date, no NATO country has suffered an armed attack against it, and thankfully, Article 5 of the charter has not been put to

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 4, 2024

How solid is the NATO alliance?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 4, 2024

To date, no NATO country has suffered an armed attack against it, and thankfully, Article 5 of the charter has not been put to

How solid is the NATO alliance?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 4, 2024

To date, no NATO country has suffered an armed attack against it, and thankfully, Article 5 of the charter has not been put to

The Canadian military is in worse shape than the numbers indicate

Apologists will dismiss this crisis as a common challenge to maintain a peacetime army, but these can hardly be considered peaceful times.

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 26, 2024

The Canadian military is in worse shape than the numbers indicate

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 26, 2024

Apologists will dismiss this crisis as a common challenge to maintain a peacetime army, but these can hardly be considered peaceful times.

The Canadian military is in worse shape than the numbers indicate

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 26, 2024

Apologists will dismiss this crisis as a common challenge to maintain a peacetime army, but these can hardly be considered peaceful times.

Defence Minister Blair redefines the word ‘urgent’

Canada has not had any air-defence capability whatsoever since 2012, and buying two new systems first announced more than a year ago is hardly

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 19, 2024

Defence Minister Blair redefines the word ‘urgent’

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 19, 2024

Canada has not had any air-defence capability whatsoever since 2012, and buying two new systems first announced more than a year ago is hardly

Defence Minister Blair redefines the word ‘urgent’

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 19, 2024

Canada has not had any air-defence capability whatsoever since 2012, and buying two new systems first announced more than a year ago is hardly

The inability to house our soldiers is a national shame

One would think that every effort would be made to retain experienced members of the CAF at this critical juncture, and that would not

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 12, 2024

The inability to house our soldiers is a national shame

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 12, 2024

One would think that every effort would be made to retain experienced members of the CAF at this critical juncture, and that would not

The inability to house our soldiers is a national shame

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 12, 2024

One would think that every effort would be made to retain experienced members of the CAF at this critical juncture, and that would not

Off course: the Canadian Armed Forces lack direction

When the much-anticipated defence policy update is finally released, it will undoubtedly fall short of what the CAF needs: a complete makeover.

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 5, 2024

Off course: the Canadian Armed Forces lack direction

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 5, 2024

When the much-anticipated defence policy update is finally released, it will undoubtedly fall short of what the CAF needs: a complete makeover.

Off course: the Canadian Armed Forces lack direction

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 5, 2024

When the much-anticipated defence policy update is finally released, it will undoubtedly fall short of what the CAF needs: a complete makeover.

The exploding cost of the war in Ukraine

Since 2014, Canada has donated more than $8.5-billion in military hardware and cash to support Ukraine’s government and build the capacity of the Armed

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 29, 2024

The exploding cost of the war in Ukraine

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 29, 2024

Since 2014, Canada has donated more than $8.5-billion in military hardware and cash to support Ukraine’s government and build the capacity of the Armed

The exploding cost of the war in Ukraine

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 29, 2024

Since 2014, Canada has donated more than $8.5-billion in military hardware and cash to support Ukraine’s government and build the capacity of the Armed

Russian disinformation claims not a shield for Canada’s military woes

Now that the Canadian military has realized how little impact the Russian disinformation campaign had in Latvia, perhaps they can stop using that red

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 22, 2024

Russian disinformation claims not a shield for Canada’s military woes

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 22, 2024

Now that the Canadian military has realized how little impact the Russian disinformation campaign had in Latvia, perhaps they can stop using that red

Russian disinformation claims not a shield for Canada’s military woes

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 22, 2024

Now that the Canadian military has realized how little impact the Russian disinformation campaign had in Latvia, perhaps they can stop using that red

The military fix not everyone wants to hear

The approach Canadian Armed Forces leaders should consider is downsizing the military to keep pace with the diminished number of recruits.

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 15, 2024

The military fix not everyone wants to hear

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 15, 2024

The approach Canadian Armed Forces leaders should consider is downsizing the military to keep pace with the diminished number of recruits.

The military fix not everyone wants to hear

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 15, 2024

The approach Canadian Armed Forces leaders should consider is downsizing the military to keep pace with the diminished number of recruits.

Time for Canadian soldiers to be untangled from foreign quagmires

Canada should cut its losses and end Operation Impact in Iraq ASAP, along with bringing home military trainers in Niger.

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 8, 2024

Time for Canadian soldiers to be untangled from foreign quagmires

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 8, 2024

Canada should cut its losses and end Operation Impact in Iraq ASAP, along with bringing home military trainers in Niger.

Time for Canadian soldiers to be untangled from foreign quagmires

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 8, 2024

Canada should cut its losses and end Operation Impact in Iraq ASAP, along with bringing home military trainers in Niger.

Is the West hanging Ukraine out to dry?

If the aim of the West was to prolong the war in order to further weaken Russia militarily, then this has apparently backfired.

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 3, 2024

Is the West hanging Ukraine out to dry?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 3, 2024

If the aim of the West was to prolong the war in order to further weaken Russia militarily, then this has apparently backfired.

Is the West hanging Ukraine out to dry?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 3, 2024

If the aim of the West was to prolong the war in order to further weaken Russia militarily, then this has apparently backfired.

Canada hardly a laggard in defence spending

When one factors in actual capability and commitment, Canada can hardly be referred to as either ‘delinquent’ or a ‘freeloader,’ despite the magic NATO

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 27, 2023

Canada hardly a laggard in defence spending

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 27, 2023

When one factors in actual capability and commitment, Canada can hardly be referred to as either ‘delinquent’ or a ‘freeloader,’ despite the magic NATO

Canada hardly a laggard in defence spending

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 27, 2023

When one factors in actual capability and commitment, Canada can hardly be referred to as either ‘delinquent’ or a ‘freeloader,’ despite the magic NATO

Canada’s military closing out the year on a low note

Unfortunately, without a major uptake in recruiting and training to bring the Canadian Armed Forces back to full strength, the coming year will be

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 18, 2023

Canada’s military closing out the year on a low note

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 18, 2023

Unfortunately, without a major uptake in recruiting and training to bring the Canadian Armed Forces back to full strength, the coming year will be

Canada’s military closing out the year on a low note

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 18, 2023

Unfortunately, without a major uptake in recruiting and training to bring the Canadian Armed Forces back to full strength, the coming year will be

Navy tries to plot course for stormy seas ahead

In a recent video, the Navy’s commander acknowledged that the failure of recruiting to keep pace with attrition over the past 10 years has

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 11, 2023

Navy tries to plot course for stormy seas ahead

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 11, 2023

In a recent video, the Navy’s commander acknowledged that the failure of recruiting to keep pace with attrition over the past 10 years has

Navy tries to plot course for stormy seas ahead

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 11, 2023

In a recent video, the Navy’s commander acknowledged that the failure of recruiting to keep pace with attrition over the past 10 years has

A ‘no-Nazi’ policy for our military partners should be a low bar to clear

Canada is supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine under the banner of ‘shared values;’ insisting they vet out Azov extremists is not interfering in

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 4, 2023

A ‘no-Nazi’ policy for our military partners should be a low bar to clear

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 4, 2023

Canada is supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine under the banner of ‘shared values;’ insisting they vet out Azov extremists is not interfering in

A ‘no-Nazi’ policy for our military partners should be a low bar to clear

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 4, 2023

Canada is supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine under the banner of ‘shared values;’ insisting they vet out Azov extremists is not interfering in

Spavor’s lawsuit raises questions that should have already been examined

One would think that mere curiosity would have led journalists to delve deeper into the two Canadians who were caught up in the middle

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 27, 2023

Spavor’s lawsuit raises questions that should have already been examined

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 27, 2023

One would think that mere curiosity would have led journalists to delve deeper into the two Canadians who were caught up in the middle

Spavor’s lawsuit raises questions that should have already been examined

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 27, 2023

One would think that mere curiosity would have led journalists to delve deeper into the two Canadians who were caught up in the middle

Why are other agencies stepping in to protect Canadians from Air Force members?

In a pair of recent instances, the CBSA and the OPP are arresting senior officers in the RCAF on firearms infractions to ‘keep Canadians

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 20, 2023

Why are other agencies stepping in to protect Canadians from Air Force members?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 20, 2023

In a pair of recent instances, the CBSA and the OPP are arresting senior officers in the RCAF on firearms infractions to ‘keep Canadians

Why are other agencies stepping in to protect Canadians from Air Force members?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 20, 2023

In a pair of recent instances, the CBSA and the OPP are arresting senior officers in the RCAF on firearms infractions to ‘keep Canadians

Honour our soldiers by probing Canada’s Afghan engagement

Canada needs to establish a public inquiry to ask whether the U.S. officials who knew the war in Afghanistan was unwinnable shared that info

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 13, 2023

Honour our soldiers by probing Canada’s Afghan engagement

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 13, 2023

Canada needs to establish a public inquiry to ask whether the U.S. officials who knew the war in Afghanistan was unwinnable shared that info

Honour our soldiers by probing Canada’s Afghan engagement

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 13, 2023

Canada needs to establish a public inquiry to ask whether the U.S. officials who knew the war in Afghanistan was unwinnable shared that info

Canada’s leaders need to do more to avoid our soldiers sacrificing in vain

We owe it to all those who serve Canada in uniform to ensure that our politicians only put them at risk when it is

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 6, 2023

Canada’s leaders need to do more to avoid our soldiers sacrificing in vain

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 6, 2023

We owe it to all those who serve Canada in uniform to ensure that our politicians only put them at risk when it is

Canada’s leaders need to do more to avoid our soldiers sacrificing in vain

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 6, 2023

We owe it to all those who serve Canada in uniform to ensure that our politicians only put them at risk when it is

If Canada’s already at war, our military is far from battle ready

Given the sorry state of our military, let’s hope the chief of defence staff is wrong when he says we are already at war

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 30, 2023

If Canada’s already at war, our military is far from battle ready

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 30, 2023

Given the sorry state of our military, let’s hope the chief of defence staff is wrong when he says we are already at war

If Canada’s already at war, our military is far from battle ready

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 30, 2023

Given the sorry state of our military, let’s hope the chief of defence staff is wrong when he says we are already at war

Where are we after the military’s ‘MeToo’ moment?

Some might argue the string of incidents resulted in few tangible outcomes in terms of formal punishments, but the institution itself has been changed

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 23, 2023

Where are we after the military’s ‘MeToo’ moment?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 23, 2023

Some might argue the string of incidents resulted in few tangible outcomes in terms of formal punishments, but the institution itself has been changed

Where are we after the military’s ‘MeToo’ moment?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 23, 2023

Some might argue the string of incidents resulted in few tangible outcomes in terms of formal punishments, but the institution itself has been changed

Sexual assault can’t be brushed off as a mere byproduct of foreign service

I cannot fathom a civilian position with the Department of National Defence that comes with the inherent risk of sexual assault—especially when chalked up

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 16, 2023

Sexual assault can’t be brushed off as a mere byproduct of foreign service

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 16, 2023

I cannot fathom a civilian position with the Department of National Defence that comes with the inherent risk of sexual assault—especially when chalked up

Sexual assault can’t be brushed off as a mere byproduct of foreign service

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 16, 2023

I cannot fathom a civilian position with the Department of National Defence that comes with the inherent risk of sexual assault—especially when chalked up

It’s not the size of the defence budget, but how it’s spent that matters

A nation's defence commitment should be measured as a tangible combat capability based on a percentage of population and regional circumstances, not as an

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 9, 2023

It’s not the size of the defence budget, but how it’s spent that matters

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 9, 2023

A nation's defence commitment should be measured as a tangible combat capability based on a percentage of population and regional circumstances, not as an

It’s not the size of the defence budget, but how it’s spent that matters

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 9, 2023

A nation's defence commitment should be measured as a tangible combat capability based on a percentage of population and regional circumstances, not as an

Canada’s top general needs to apologize for honouring a Nazi SS soldier

Even if one gives Gen. Wayne Eyre the benefit of the doubt for applauding in the moment, once the story broke, it became incumbent

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 2, 2023

Canada’s top general needs to apologize for honouring a Nazi SS soldier

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 2, 2023

Even if one gives Gen. Wayne Eyre the benefit of the doubt for applauding in the moment, once the story broke, it became incumbent

Canada’s top general needs to apologize for honouring a Nazi SS soldier

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 2, 2023

Even if one gives Gen. Wayne Eyre the benefit of the doubt for applauding in the moment, once the story broke, it became incumbent

Standing with Ukraine requires sound training, not scrapyard leftovers

Surely, we have learned something from our failed effort in Afghanistan to build a competent security force on the cheap and the quick?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 25, 2023

Standing with Ukraine requires sound training, not scrapyard leftovers

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 25, 2023

Surely, we have learned something from our failed effort in Afghanistan to build a competent security force on the cheap and the quick?

Standing with Ukraine requires sound training, not scrapyard leftovers

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 25, 2023

Surely, we have learned something from our failed effort in Afghanistan to build a competent security force on the cheap and the quick?

PM’s plane saga begs the question: why is the Air Force in the airline business?

In 1991, the government of the day decided the RCAF should not be a quasi-airline. So why are we still buying it passenger planes?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 18, 2023

PM’s plane saga begs the question: why is the Air Force in the airline business?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 18, 2023

In 1991, the government of the day decided the RCAF should not be a quasi-airline. So why are we still buying it passenger planes?

PM’s plane saga begs the question: why is the Air Force in the airline business?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 18, 2023

In 1991, the government of the day decided the RCAF should not be a quasi-airline. So why are we still buying it passenger planes?

Inside Russia at war

The Moscow Conference on International Security afforded Hill Times’ contributor Scott Taylor a rare opportunity to witness the effect of 18 months of conflict

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 13, 2023

Inside Russia at war

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 13, 2023

The Moscow Conference on International Security afforded Hill Times’ contributor Scott Taylor a rare opportunity to witness the effect of 18 months of conflict

Inside Russia at war

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 13, 2023

The Moscow Conference on International Security afforded Hill Times’ contributor Scott Taylor a rare opportunity to witness the effect of 18 months of conflict

Latest East China Sea encounter lacking advertised drama

Despite the hype from the CBC, not every brush with the Chinese navy in open waters warrants a headline.

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 11, 2023

Latest East China Sea encounter lacking advertised drama

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 11, 2023

Despite the hype from the CBC, not every brush with the Chinese navy in open waters warrants a headline.

Latest East China Sea encounter lacking advertised drama

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 11, 2023

Despite the hype from the CBC, not every brush with the Chinese navy in open waters warrants a headline.

Officer’s charges could test chain-of-command trust

Those who closely follow the history of the Canadian Armed Forces will note that this is not the first time a senior officer has

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 4, 2023

Officer’s charges could test chain-of-command trust

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 4, 2023

Those who closely follow the history of the Canadian Armed Forces will note that this is not the first time a senior officer has

Officer’s charges could test chain-of-command trust

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 4, 2023

Those who closely follow the history of the Canadian Armed Forces will note that this is not the first time a senior officer has

Russian plane crash not the end of the Prigozhin story

The Wagner contracts in Africa remain a boon to Russia’s treasury, so it is unlikely that Yevgeny Prigozhin’s private mercenary army will cease to

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 28, 2023

Russian plane crash not the end of the Prigozhin story

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 28, 2023

The Wagner contracts in Africa remain a boon to Russia’s treasury, so it is unlikely that Yevgeny Prigozhin’s private mercenary army will cease to

Russian plane crash not the end of the Prigozhin story

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 28, 2023

The Wagner contracts in Africa remain a boon to Russia’s treasury, so it is unlikely that Yevgeny Prigozhin’s private mercenary army will cease to

Canadian troops vital to Ukraine effort, but aren’t superhuman

The CAF produces the best soldiers in the world, but actual combat experience cannot be substituted with live-fire ranges and scripted tactical exercises.

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 21, 2023

Canadian troops vital to Ukraine effort, but aren’t superhuman

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 21, 2023

The CAF produces the best soldiers in the world, but actual combat experience cannot be substituted with live-fire ranges and scripted tactical exercises.

Canadian troops vital to Ukraine effort, but aren’t superhuman

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 21, 2023

The CAF produces the best soldiers in the world, but actual combat experience cannot be substituted with live-fire ranges and scripted tactical exercises.

No end in sight for costly Russia-Ukraine stalemate

It appears that neither Russia nor the NATO-supplied and -trained Armed Forces of Ukraine have the capability to deliver a heavy enough knock-out blow

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 14, 2023

No end in sight for costly Russia-Ukraine stalemate

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 14, 2023

It appears that neither Russia nor the NATO-supplied and -trained Armed Forces of Ukraine have the capability to deliver a heavy enough knock-out blow

No end in sight for costly Russia-Ukraine stalemate

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 14, 2023

It appears that neither Russia nor the NATO-supplied and -trained Armed Forces of Ukraine have the capability to deliver a heavy enough knock-out blow

Steep bonuses for DND execs a real head-scratcher

If it were a private sector company, one would expect to see much of DND's senior leadership being escorted to the elevator with their

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 7, 2023

Steep bonuses for DND execs a real head-scratcher

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 7, 2023

If it were a private sector company, one would expect to see much of DND's senior leadership being escorted to the elevator with their

Steep bonuses for DND execs a real head-scratcher

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 7, 2023

If it were a private sector company, one would expect to see much of DND's senior leadership being escorted to the elevator with their

Why Blair should push back on arbitrary NATO spending goal

To meet that magical two per cent of GDP NATO goal, Canada would need to spend an extra $20-billion on the military every year.

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 2, 2023

Why Blair should push back on arbitrary NATO spending goal

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 2, 2023

To meet that magical two per cent of GDP NATO goal, Canada would need to spend an extra $20-billion on the military every year.

Why Blair should push back on arbitrary NATO spending goal

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 2, 2023

To meet that magical two per cent of GDP NATO goal, Canada would need to spend an extra $20-billion on the military every year.

A legion of our own

Creating a Canadian foreign legion might be considered extreme, but it would solve a personnel shortage within our military that has reached a critical

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 24, 2023

A legion of our own

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 24, 2023

Creating a Canadian foreign legion might be considered extreme, but it would solve a personnel shortage within our military that has reached a critical

A legion of our own

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 24, 2023

Creating a Canadian foreign legion might be considered extreme, but it would solve a personnel shortage within our military that has reached a critical

NATO Summit a cluster of missed chances to prep for the future

The increased use of cluster munitions is a dangerous escalation with harmful implications for innocent Ukrainian civilians on both sides of the battle lines

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 17, 2023

NATO Summit a cluster of missed chances to prep for the future

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 17, 2023

The increased use of cluster munitions is a dangerous escalation with harmful implications for innocent Ukrainian civilians on both sides of the battle lines

NATO Summit a cluster of missed chances to prep for the future

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 17, 2023

The increased use of cluster munitions is a dangerous escalation with harmful implications for innocent Ukrainian civilians on both sides of the battle lines

Martial law by mercenary is nothing new

Historically, the employment of mercenaries has rarely—if ever—resulted in a positive long-lasting result.

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 10, 2023

Martial law by mercenary is nothing new

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 10, 2023

Historically, the employment of mercenaries has rarely—if ever—resulted in a positive long-lasting result.

Martial law by mercenary is nothing new

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 10, 2023

Historically, the employment of mercenaries has rarely—if ever—resulted in a positive long-lasting result.

Pushed by Prigozhin, Putin remains the devil we know

Vladimir Putin may be a madman, but Yevgeny Prigozhin is a ruthless lunatic who was never advocating for a peaceful resolution to the war

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 3, 2023

Pushed by Prigozhin, Putin remains the devil we know

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 3, 2023

Vladimir Putin may be a madman, but Yevgeny Prigozhin is a ruthless lunatic who was never advocating for a peaceful resolution to the war

Pushed by Prigozhin, Putin remains the devil we know

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 3, 2023

Vladimir Putin may be a madman, but Yevgeny Prigozhin is a ruthless lunatic who was never advocating for a peaceful resolution to the war

Chinook helicopter tragedy evokes past military comms confusion

The communication gaffes in this incident were eerily reminiscent of DND’s handling of the April 29, 2020, CH-148 Cyclone helicopter crash which claimed the

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 26, 2023

Chinook helicopter tragedy evokes past military comms confusion

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 26, 2023

The communication gaffes in this incident were eerily reminiscent of DND’s handling of the April 29, 2020, CH-148 Cyclone helicopter crash which claimed the

Chinook helicopter tragedy evokes past military comms confusion

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 26, 2023

The communication gaffes in this incident were eerily reminiscent of DND’s handling of the April 29, 2020, CH-148 Cyclone helicopter crash which claimed the

Navigating the narratives of the Russian invasion

If victory is indeed now assured for Ukraine, perhaps it is time that we begin a debate on what a ‘just’ and ‘humane’ outcome

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 19, 2023

Navigating the narratives of the Russian invasion

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 19, 2023

If victory is indeed now assured for Ukraine, perhaps it is time that we begin a debate on what a ‘just’ and ‘humane’ outcome

Navigating the narratives of the Russian invasion

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 19, 2023

If victory is indeed now assured for Ukraine, perhaps it is time that we begin a debate on what a ‘just’ and ‘humane’ outcome

Changing climate, wildfire risk a chance for Canada to refit military

A huge investment in Canadian aerospace to build an iconic Canadian-designed water bomber should be a popular one.

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 12, 2023

Changing climate, wildfire risk a chance for Canada to refit military

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 12, 2023

A huge investment in Canadian aerospace to build an iconic Canadian-designed water bomber should be a popular one.

Changing climate, wildfire risk a chance for Canada to refit military

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 12, 2023

A huge investment in Canadian aerospace to build an iconic Canadian-designed water bomber should be a popular one.