The Canadian navy is about to get a new commander. Gen. Jonathan Vance, the outgoing chief of the defence staff, issued a notice today stating that Rear-Admiral Craig Baines, the former naval commander on the East Coast, will be promoted to the rank of vice-admiral to take on the job of commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. He replaces Vice-Admiral Art McDonald, who will take over Vance's position in the near future. Baines, a former frigate commander, held the job of commander Maritime Forces Atlantic for three years until last summer, when he was replaced and moved to Ottawa. A change of command for the navy will take place later this year.

Source: CBC News January 05, 2021 19:46 UTC