Statement from the Commander and Command Chief of the Royal Canadian Navy
April 15, 2026 - Ottawa, Ont. - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Earlier today we received the news that charges have been laid against two of our personnel related to the death of Petty Officer Second Class Gregory Applin. There is no doubt that this is difficult news for all of us, and it highlights the challenging realities of our service in the Royal Canadian Navy. We operate in a demanding env