CanadaCanadian Navy Struggling With Personnel ‘Crisis’: Commander00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintVice-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 ArticlesDoor-to-Door Pickups, Students Restricted to Grounds Amid Search for Bear in BCNov 25, 2025Official Languages Commissioner Concerned About Federal Budget CutsNov 25, 2025Quebec Economic Update: Modest Financial Relief to Households, Lower DeficitNov 25, 2025Hodgson Says Ottawa Is Close to Providing Clarity on BC Tanker BanNov 25, 2025Related Topicscanadian navyCanadian Armed Forces
