Sailor Shortage

• Royal Canadian Navy captain says new recruitment program off to strong start

  The Royal Canadian Navy is offering new recruits a one-year contract to try out a career in the military with no strings attached.

  Canada

  May 8, 2023
  
• Royal Canadian Navy culture a barrier to recruitment efforts: retired commander

  The regular navy force is made up of about 8,000 sailors, according to Commodore Steve Waddell, but they're currently 10 per cent short of that.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2019
  
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• Shortage of sailors a cause for concern for Royal Canadian Navy

  The revelation follow similar concerns from the Royal Canadian Air Force about the difficult choices it is facing thanks to a shortage of experienced pilots.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2019