The RCAF is missing the boat, again

You could not get a more high-profile means to endear the Air Force to the Canadian public than having them fly to the rescue to save threatened communities and protect vital resources.

Air Force Colonel Blimps who are not enthused by the idea of our RCAF pilots being relegated to firefighting duties, and are only focused on the F-35s, should ‘stow it,’ writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of the Province of B.C./Flickr

Opinion

BY SCOTT TAYLOR

June 8, 2026

OTTAWA—On May 25, there was a national news story to the effect that the Liberal government is leasing 10 firefighting aircraft in advanc...

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