What will it take to re-arm the Army?

Canada has a chance to move away from American equipment that will not only further entrench our reliance on the U.S., but will also take longer to get to our soldiers.

What was deemed Urgent Operational Requirements for soldiers on Operation Reassurance three years ago are still on the to-do list, writes Scott Taylor.DND photograph by Corporal Darren McDonald

Opinion

BY SCOTT TAYLOR

February 16, 2026

OTTAWA—Canada's defence and security have been at the forefront of public discourse for the past year since United States President Donald Trump was re-elected in late 2024. From the ludicrous notion that Canada will become the 51st state to the very real imp...

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