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.

With the advent of technology, crew sizes in conventional warships can be drastically reduced and the future of military aviation is unmanned drones, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by S1 Taylor Congdon

Opinion

BY SCOTT TAYLOR

January 15, 2024

OTTAWA—There has been an almost steady drumbeat of bad news stories revealing the numerous shortcomings and challenges facing the Canadian Armed Forces. The combined recruiting and retention crisis over the past decade has resulted in a crippling shortage of personnel. In ...

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