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The battle brought the war to Canada's doorstep, with U-boats attacking ships within sight of Canada's East Coast and the St. Lawrence River. Canada's Merchant Navy, along with the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Air Force, played a key role in the Allied efforts.
In an attempt to boost recruitment numbers amid staffing shortages, the Royal Canadian Navy is introducing a program to allow people interested in joining the navy to get the full experience with no strings attached.
The Canadian Navy is anchors aweigh on a new recruitment program that lets citizens and permanent residents enlist full-time for one year, no strings attached, before deciding whether to pursue a naval career. Known as the Naval Experience Program (NEP), participants receive a competitive salary, accommodation and food, along with basic training in either Halifax, N.S., or Esquimalt, B.C. before experiencing life as a sailor. The initiative streamlines the enrollment process to attract adventure seekers and those open to a unique lifestyle.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can join the navy on a year-long contract – either full-time or part-time – and then leave if they wish to after that.
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has launched a unique recruiting program which allows rookie sailors to sample a military career before committing to the Canadian Armed Forces long-term.