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flag Canada's navy still lacks 1,600 sailors despite recruitment gains, facing shortages in key technical roles.

flag The Royal Canadian Navy, led by Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, continues to struggle with recruitment, remaining about 1,600 sailors short despite some progress. flag Key technical roles like marine technicians and weapons engineers face major shortages, with only 17% of required engineers hired this year, while demand for cooks and other essential personnel remains low. flag The one-year Naval Experience Program has boosted recruitment, accounting for roughly a third of new recruits, and training output for naval officers has more than doubled. flag Still, challenges persist in raising awareness about the navy’s 107 available trades, prompting outreach efforts to schools and new messaging to highlight career opportunities. flag Topshee warns the next several years will remain difficult as the navy works to restore full readiness.

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