RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

    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 […]

Public Commentary on Rideau Hall Outcome Dear Members of the Association The voice of the Association is being heard more and more these days. We are speaking up for the serving members and keeping a sharp eye (through Ruby Burns and Steve Walker) on what is happening in the benefits arena for retired members. Our […]

  GoodLife Fitness Dear Members of the Association The Association has just signed an agreement establishing favourable subscription prices for memberships with the GoodLife Fitness Centres Inc., health club company. Executive Officer James Evans advises that the new prices for GoodLife are $549 annually or 24 bi-weekly (plus applicable taxes) for Vet’s Association Members. The […]

The Mad Trapper of Rat River Is there a member of the RCMP, serving or retired, that has not heard the story, perhaps even as a child before joining the RCMP, of the “Mad Trapper of Rat River”? I know the story; I have read the books.  I saw a horrible Hollywood movie on TV […]

The Ongoing Discussion of Racism in the RCMP Dear Members of the Association, New Brunswick Division member, retired S/Sgt. Rick Bohus has been in a series of conversations with a variety of individuals in an effort to shed some light on the issue of racism within the Force. Rick has very generously supplied copies of […]

  Funding for Departmental Wait Time Plan Dear Stakeholders and Advisory Group members, As a follow-up from our recent update when we shared the Department’s plan to address wait times, we are providing you with additional information regarding the injection of new funds for Veterans Affairs Canada included in Economic And Fiscal Snapshot 2020 presented […]