(OTTAWA) The Royal Canadian Navy says it has relieved the commanding officer of a Pacific Fleet warship.
Posted at 10:05 p.m.
In a statement late Thursday, the Navy says it has lost faith in the judgment of Lieutenant Commander David Dallin of HMCS Regina.
The Navy says it took action after an incident that recently occurred on another ship during a naval training exercise.
Details of what happened have not been released.
Commodore David Mazur, Commander of Canadian Fleet Pacific, said in the statement that the incident was still under investigation, but involved “inappropriate conduct”.
Navy highlights Commodore Meghan Coates has now taken command of HMCS Reginaa Halifax-class frigate based at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, British Columbia.
“The Navy expects all of its members to exercise institutionally sound judgment at all times, particularly when in clear leadership or command roles,” the Navy said in the statement.
The Navy says Mr. Dallin will serve in other roles with Maritime Forces Pacific at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt until the investigation is concluded.