RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

It Happened 70 Years Ago! At the request of the Province of British Columbia the RCMP assumed responsibility for provincial policing and absorbed the members of the British Columbia Provincial Police Force (BCPP) into its ranks.  August 01, 1950, the Force takes over the BCPP, 492 members immediately switch over to the RCMP.  The BCPP […]

Spoofing Email Dear Members of the Association, Over the past while notifications have been received from our members that they are receiving odd emails from known senders. Requests for a favour, usually a loan of money are the most common. The most disconcerting part of this phenomenon is that, as mentioned, these requests come from […]

Hello, The Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR) App, created by DND, has been updated with RCMP resources for all RCMP employees and their families as well as a tab for former RCMP members. The resources for former members (and their families) include VAC Assistance Services and the Support for Operational Stress Injury (SOSI) Program. The […]

  Supporting The Members of The Force Dear Members of the Association, It is a great pleasure to announce that Victoria Division is continuing the work of the Association in rendering support to the serving members of the Force. The role of the Association in this vital service cannot be overstated. Working in common cause […]

Donat (Don) Leonard Paquette Staff Sergeant (Ret’d) Reg #17771 1931 – 2020 Years of Service: 1952 – 1979 Postings:  “E” Division (Creston, Cloverdale, Burnaby, Salmon Arm, Trail, Princeton, Nanaimo, Surrey Detachments & HP) RCMP Veterans’ Association Member Vancouver Division There is no funeral at Don’s request and his ashes will be laid at a family gathering […]

    Manitoba Minister of Justice Reply Dear Members of the Association, Manitoba Division member David Mauro has written a letter to Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister and the Manitoba Minister of Justice Cliff Cullen regarding the issue of sytemic racism in policing. David has received a most courteous reply from the Minister of Justice and […]

    Undermining trust in police is dangerous for us all Dear Members of the Association, RCMP Commissioner Giuliano Zaccardelli (ret) has written an op ed in the July 20th edition of the Globe and Mail condemming the anti-police rhetoric of recent weeks. The op ed is available on the Association website by clicking here. […]

    Virtual Book Launch – In Search of Adventure 70 Years of the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador Saturday, Aug. 1st on Facebook live                             Ches Parsons                             […]

  Dear Members of the Association As noted by President Glenn in his recent monthly news report the following letter was sent to all Members of Parliament and all Senators on June 27th 2020. It is provided for your information and as President Glenn suggested any action you may wish to take in terms of […]

President’s Monthly Report – July 2020 Greetings from your Association Office It is now 6 weeks since I was elected as President of the RCMP Veterans Association and much has happened since then. MEDIA ATTACK ON THE RCMP The RCMP has come under fire by the media and politicians as having systemic racism within its […]