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.