RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

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 […]

      VAC Application Guide Dear Members, After receiving so many messages relating to injuries and VAC submissions over the past few days, I believe I should provide all of you with some documents that might assist in making claims to VAC. Your Division Advocates are there to help you with your submissions, including […]

Dear Members: Please find attached the March message from the President of the Nova Scotia Division. Your Communications Team Message – President, Nova Scotia Division   Copyright © 2021 RCMP VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION All rights reserved We are glad you are enjoying the information from the Association Our mailing address is: RCMP VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION P.O. Box […]

Surrey Detachment 70th Anniversary In 2021, the Surrey RCMP will mark 70 years of service to the City of Surrey. In order to honour this important milestone, Surrey Detachment is reaching out to veterans who served at Surrey to work on a special commemorative project. We would like to put together a collection of photos […]

  Why the RCMP is in crisis: policing expert Dear Members, Retired Supt. Garry Clement appeared in an interview with Dawna Friesen on Global News on April 17th to discuss the events at Portapique. He did offer some rather sharp remarks about the state of the Force presently. It is felt that his observations will be […]

  Amber Alert during Portapique Mass Shooting Dear Members of the Association, In the year following the tragic events that unfolded at Portapique, N.S. there have been extensive discussions on the use of the Amber Alert system by the Force. In a recent television interview with Global news the Association’s Chief of Public Engagement, Steve […]

R.C.M.P. VETERANS’ LADIES AUXILIARY (Vancouver Division) BI-MONTLY REPORT February/March 2021 How Time Flies . . . !!  Here it is at the end of March 2021 and we are still in the COVID-19 Epidemic.  We have survived a whole year of face masks, isolations, line-ups to grocery stores, etc., and perhaps now entering our Third […]