Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy
| Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy and Chief of the Naval Staff | |
|---|---|
since 30 May 2022 | |
| Royal Canadian Navy | |
| Type | Commissioned officer |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Abbreviation | Comd RCN |
| Reports to | Chief of the Defence Staff |
| Seat | Naval Staff HQ, NDHQ, Ottawa |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Precursor | Chief of the Maritime Staff |
| First holder | Admiral Sir Charles Kingsmill |
| Deputy | Deputy Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy/Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff |
| Website | Official website |
Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (French: Commandant de la Marine royale canadienne) is the title of the institutional head of the Royal Canadian Navy. This appointment also includes the title of Chief of the Naval Staff and is based at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario. This individual reports to the Chief of the Defence Staff, who then responds to the Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces.