RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

Nov. 1, 2021 This just in: Pension indexing rate for 2022 At the end of each year, the Treasury Board Secretariat provides the National Association of Federal Retirees with information on the pension indexing increase that is effective Jan. 1 for federal public sector pensions. The pension indexation rate effective Jan. 1, 2022, is 2.4 per cent. While inflation has […]

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Now that the size of attendees has been lifted, I am inquiring how many would like to attend a CHRISTMAS LUNCH, on December 16, 2021 at 12 noon, at THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY, 20077 91A Avenue, Langley, BC.  The manager requires those attending be double vaccinated.  Masks are not required inside.  He will close […]

Guide to Health Benefits and Services Dear Members, Our Chief Advocate, Mike Duffy has now completed an update to the Advocates Guide to Health Benefits. In addition his group have updated contact information for Government & Agency Contacts for RCMP Veterans, OSI Clinics contact information and RCMP Health Services Offices Contact information. These documents are […]

  RCMP Veterans’ Association Vancouver Division – Fall 2021 Newsletter   Click Here to Read the Fall 2021 Newsletter   NOTE:  The General Meeting previously scheduled for October 21, 2021 has been cancelled – COVID Protocols.                

Four Home Risks Deserving Caution Dear Members, Attached is a special newsletter from our sponsor, Royal LePage that identifies four critical factors in your home that may be of concern and should be resolved when identified. James Forrest Director of Communications   Insidious Risks   Copyright © 2021 RCMP VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION All rights reserved We […]

Lytton Fire Support Fund for RCMP Members Dear Members, Please be advised that this account will be closed as of the 31 October, 2021 and the remaining funds in the amount of $3452.25 will be distributed equally to the recipients. On behalf of the Kamloops RCMPVA Division members and all the serving members, Public Servants, […]

  NOTICE OF PASSING RCMP Veteran (S/Sgt.) Hans Willem (Bill) Van’t Slot (Reg. #23979) passed away on October 5, 2021 in White Rock, BC.  He is survived by his wife, Hilary, and other family  He was a Veterans’ Association Member of the Vancouver Division.  

  Challenge Coins from BC North Division – Prince George Region Dear Veterans and Collectors We have embarked on a fundraising scheme by commissioning the production of an initial 200 Challenge Coins through a Canadian Calgary Firm known as SGS Marketing run by a Susan and Jason McINNIS ( Jason is Calgary City Police). The […]

A Letter From The President Dear Members of the Association, The following message was received from Joanne Rigon, the Director General, RCMP Compensation Services. I had asked her why the Class Action notices had been sent to former members who joined the Force as far back as 1953. The following is her response: Sincerely A.P. […]

SENT ON BEHALF OF INSPECTOR 1878 KEVIN BERNARDIN EXECUTIVE OFFICER   PASSING OF RETIRED VPD MEMBER   It is with great sadness that we announce the death of retired VPD Staff Sergeant 945 Tom CARROLL who passed away on October 9, 2021 at the age of 81. Tom joined the VPD August 11, 1969 and […]