Royal Canadian Navy to commission His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Frédérick Rolette

June 10, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Media are invited to attend the commissioning ceremony of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Frédérick Rolette. This ceremony marks the formal welcoming of HMCS Frédérick Rolette into service with the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). It is the fifth Harry DeWolf class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel delivered as part of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy.

When: June 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Where: Port of Quebec, Wharf 22

Notes to editor

All media interested in attending are asked to contact Naval Reserve Public Affairs,

Captain Guy Fahé at 514-216-8891, or by email at guy.fahe@forces.gc.ca

Media are requested to arrive at Wharf 22 of the Port of Quebec, 40 Dalhousie St., Quebec, QC, with photo identification no later than 9:30 a.m. EST where they will be greeted and escorted to the event site.

Following the ceremony, members of the RCN will be available for interviews, including Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the RCN. The guest of honour at this ceremony will be Her Honour the Honourable Manon Jeannotte, Lieutenant Governor of Quebec. Also in attendance will be the Ship’s Sponsor and descendant of Lt Frédérick Rolette, Madame Hélène Châtillon, and her family.

Associated Links

Backround - Harry DeWolfe Class
HMCS Frédérick Rolette