CanadaCanadian Navy Struggling With Personnel ‘Crisis’: CommanderSavePrintVice-Admiral Angus Topshee speaks with a reporter during an interview at the National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, Ont., on Sept. 21, 2022. The Canadian Press/Spencer ColbyThe Canadian Press9/27/2022|Updated: 9/27/20220:00X 1The Royal Canadian Navy is struggling with what its commander says is a personnel “crisis” as hundreds of positions sit vacant.Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee says he needs nearly 1,400 sailors to reach full strength, which is about 17 percent of the navy’s total ranks.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesToys ‘R’ Us Canada on Cusp of Closing More Locations: Court FilingsFeb 11, 2026BC Throne Speech Cancelled Because of Tumbler Ridge ShootingFeb 11, 2026BMO Joins Rest of Big Bank Peers in Supporting Proposed International Defence BankFeb 11, 2026A Quarter of Canadians Have Been Victims of Fraud or Extortion: SurveyFeb 11, 2026Related Topicscanadian navyCanadian Armed Forces
