RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

Payments as a result of an error made in disability pensions under Pension Act between 2003-2010 Dear Members of the Association, The following information has been provided by RCMP – VAC Liaison Officer, Sgt. Kim Hendricken Sgt. Hendricken is urging RCMP veterans to reach out to estates of members who had been in receipt of […]

  The Work of our Divisions in Supporting Charities Dear Members of the Association, President Russ Hanna of Manitoba Division has provided an update on the work of Manitoba in supporting local charities as has President Leo O’Brien of Newfoundland & Labrador Division President Hanna’s summary, “In response to the many emails and phone calls […]

#RCMPSTRONG Happy Canada Day! ” No democratic country in the world seems to love and revere it’s police force as much as Canadians do the RCMP.”-Paul Palango, The Last Guardians In these tumultuous times, being a police officer is more difficult than ever. We ask that you show your support to all RCMP officers, both […]

Crisis response Virtual Training Dear Members of the Association, President Sandy Glenn has asked that information about upcoming courses in Crisis Response be provided to you. These are virtual courses and there is no charge for them. This originates from Johanne Isabel at VAC. James Forrest Director of Communications RCMP Veterans’ Association Good morning, Please […]

  Link to Departmental plan to address wait times. Dear Members of the Association, Director of Pension Information, Steve Walker has provided the following information received from the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Lawrence MacAulay. Minister MacAulay is also the Associate Minister of National Defence. Minister MacAulay’s message provides a link to an explanation of steps […]

RCMP Heritage Centre, Pillars of the Force Initiative President Sandy Glenn has asked for the distribution of this message to all our members. We are also pleased to note that the RCMPVA is heavily involved in the Pillars project and is providing as much support as possible to bring it along. James Forrest Director of […]

    Dear Members of the Association, Calgary Division has undertaken a remarkable initiative to strenghten the resolve of the serving members of the Force to continue to work in its traditions of service, competence and loyalty. Calgary Division President, Bob Ellergodt has penned a letter to Association President Sandy Glenn that lays out the […]

The Vancouver Division would not normally meet in July, August and September and uncertainty remains for the fall.  We will keep you posted as we go through the phased reopening of facilities.  Please check the Vancouver Division website (www.rcmpveteransvancouver.com) frequently for updates. Stay safe and stay healthy.  Enjoy the summer. Attached is the June 2020 newsletter.  […]

    Dear Members of the Association This is to advise you that the following letter from President Sandy Glenn has been sent to all Parliamentarians and Senators seeking their support for the Force. It has also been posted on the Association website rcmpva.org and will be posted to the Association Facebook page. James Forrest […]

Strength at a time of tragedy Dear Members of the Association,. Lethbridge Division Secretary, Mike Duffy has provided news from his area. Division member Randy Snaith sent Mike a clipping from the Lethbridge Herald newspaper. The note, sadly is a tragic story of the loss of the lives of three girls who drowned when their […]