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 ArticlesTrade Corridor Partnership Connecting Northern and Southern Ontario AnnouncedSep 18, 2025CRTC Launches Hearing on Canadian Content Obligations for Music StreamersSep 18, 2025Banks Have ‘Ample Capacity’ to Help Fund Canada’s Adjustment to New Era: RegulatorSep 17, 2025MPs Observe Moment of Silence for Ken Dryden in House of CommonsSep 17, 2025Related Topicscanadian navyCanadian Armed Forces
