John Newton (admiral)

Rear Admiral John Newton is a Royal Canadian Navy officer.

He joined the Navy in 1983 after graduating as a geologist after graduating from Dalhousie University. He commanded HMCS Fredericton from 2003 until 2006

In 2008 he took command of Canadian Forces Base Halifax. In 2010 he was appointed Director General Naval Personnel and promoted to Commodore.

He was appointed Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic in July 2013.