The Department of National Defence says Cmdr. Dale St. Croix has been temporarily removed from his position as commanding officer of HMCS Halifax and is under investigation.
In a statement released late Thursday, the department says the investigation “(does) not concern any sexual misconduct, harmful or inappropriate sexual behaviour.”
The frigate began a six-month deployment to northern European waters on March 17 as part of NATO’s Operation Reassurance, a deterrence mission in central and eastern Europe.
The navy says it’s investigating several incidents that happened on-board the ship during a port visit in Swinoujscie, Poland.
St. Croix took over command of HMCS Halifax in July 2021….