RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

  North West Mounted Police in the late 1800’s Dear Members, Recently our newly-formed Office of Public Engagement was involved in some discussions regarding a project they are currently embarked upon. Gibson Glavin of that office mentioned that he had been interviewed at one time regarding the role of the Force in Canada from its […]

  A Letter From The President   Greetings folks. Your Division Advocates will be receiving an important message from our National Advocate, Mike Duffy detailing important information related to our Attendance Allowance benefits. When I circulated the original message to Mike and others, including the RCMP Liaison to Veterans Affairs I included concerns that many […]

Tim Short is a member of the RCMP Veterans’ Association, Vancouver Division.  Tim’s wife, Margaret Franz, has just published a book “Between Blade & Bullet”.  It refers to the “41-hour Hostage Taking” at BC Pen in 1975. Mary Steinhauser, the only one killed that day, was Margaret Franz’s sister.   Mary Steinhauser is the only peace […]

  When a RCMP Veteran passes away, their old colleagues pause for a moment to reflect on the good times they had and the memories they created. Despite the times that the deceased member was serving their communities and away from their families, the Veteran’s family members are extremely proud of the contributions made by […]

  RCMP Veterans’ Association Vancouver Division – April 2021 Newsletter   Click here to read the April 2021 RCMP Vets Newsletter   Click here to read the VAC Application Guide for Disabilities Claims   Click here to read the VAC Application Guide for PTSD Other Mental Issues      

  The New Reality – Aired April 17th, 2021 Dear Members Recently circulated to you was an interview of retired Supt. Garry Clement regarding the current status of the Force. The Chief of our Public Engagement office, Steve Mills has written a review of the contents of the video which has been sent to Global […]

Photos From the Past Recently I have been helping out the daughter of a former member of the RCMP. She sent me a colourized photo of her father receiving his Long Service Medal at Fairmont Barracks. The photo was probably taken around 1952. In the background are the stables of Fairmont Barracks. The member is […]

Veterans Ombud Commendation It’s that time of year again! The nomination period is officially open for the Veterans Ombud Commendation. This is a fantastic opportunity to recognize and honour the efforts of individuals and groups across Canada who truly make a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families. Their passion, dedication and selfless […]

Sergeant-at-Arms (Director of Security) Dear Members, The following opportunity has been provided by the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for your information and potential action. “Position Summary Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support […]

  Budget 2021 – Veterans Affairs The following has been received from: “Sarah Cozzi Director of Policy | Directrice exécutive des politiques Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Cabinet du ministre des Anciens Combattants et ministre associé de la Défense nationale Sarah.Cozzi@veterans.gc.ca Earlier this week Minister Freeland tabled […]