Overview
President’s Message:
Welcome to the website of the New Brunswick Division of the RCMP Veterans Association. Our Division is a dynamic one, diverse in nature, and enjoying the richness of Anglophone, Francophone, and Indigenous cultures.
Our Association is a network of former RCMP employees who are dedicated to retaining our strong ties forged in the Force. Our objectives are to support our veterans and their families through our various social programs and activities. Please take a moment to browse our local and national websites.
Bienvenue au site Web de l’Association des vétérans de la GRC du Nouveau-Brunswick. Notre division est dynamique, diversifiée et riche en cultures anglophone, francophone et autochtone.
Notre association est un réseau d’anciens employés de la GRC qui ont à cœur de conserver les liens solides tissés au sein de la Gendarmerie. Nos objectifs sont de soutenir nos vétérans et leurs familles grâce à nos divers programmes et activités sociaux. Nous vous invitons à prendre le temps de consulter nos sites Internet locaux et nationaux.
Jean Pierre (JP) Boucher
President/Président
2026
About
Profile
The NB RCMP Veterans Association is comprised of ten (10) regions:
- Southeast (area surrounding the Codiac Region)
- Codiac Region (Moncton, Riverview, Dieppe)
- Northeast Region (Bathurst, Campbellton and Acadian Peninsula)
- Northwest Region (Edmundston, St Leonard, Grand Falls)
- Fredericton Region (Fredericton, Stanley, Minto, Chipman, Harvey, Oromocto, Mactaquac)
- Southwest Region (MacAdam, Charlotte County)
- Saint John Region (Grand-Bay Westfield, Saint John, Quispamsis, Rothesay, Kingston Peninsula)
- Sussex Region (Sussex, Sussex Corner, Hampton, St Martins)
- Western River Valley Region (Meductic to Perth)
- Miramichi Region
Memberships (2023):
- 381 Active,
- 54 Associate,
- 7 Life, and
- 2 Honorary members
Communications:
- Email: nb.directorcommunications@rcmpva.org
- Facebook: RCMP NB Vets
- Website: https://rcmpva.org/divisions-en/newbrunswick-en/
- Contact: nb.directorcommunications@rcmpva.org
- Telephone: 506-476-4241
Activities:
Tradition and Heritage Events
- “J” Division Centennial Scholarship Program awarded annually to five (5) Regular & Veterans’ families.
- NB RCMP Veterans Association awards five (5) bursaries annually to children and grandchildren of our Association members.
- Assists “J” Division at various special ceremonial and other events throughout the Division.
- Hospitalized and Shut-ins:
- Visit hospitalized Association members or who are shut-in at home,
- Act as advocates for veterans and serving members of “J” Division.
Law Enforcement and Community
- Assists “J” Division at medal presentation ceremonies,
- Participates on award review boards.
- Participate at Remembrance Day and Police Memorial ceremonies throughout NB
- Attend various social functions sponsored by “J” Division
- Assist “J” Division at community events, Musical Ride performances, public relation events.
Executive:
- President: Jean-Pierre (JP) Boucher
- 1st Vice President: Larry Bennett
- Secretary: Pierre Bourguignon
- Treasurer: Mike Reade
- Past President: Ross White
- 2nd Vice President: Jean-Marc Collin
Directors:
- Advocate/Avocat: Rick Tessier
- Communications: Brian Griffiths
- Website/Site web: Pierre Bourguignon
- Gravesites/tombes: Roger Gillies
- Membership/Adhesion: Lorne House
- Newsletter / Bulletin: Jennifer Lejeune
- Bursaries / Bourses: Gerry Belliveau
- Member Management: Etienne Boudreau
- Chaplin / Aumonier: Vacant
- “J” Division Liaison: Brian Griffiths
Regional Directors:
- Gilles Turgeon – Northeast Region (Campbellton, Bathurst, Acadian Peninsula)
- Roger Martin – Northwest Region (Edmundston, St Leonard, Grand Falls)
- Brian Griffiths & Don Hulsman – Fredericton Region (Greater Fredericton area)
- Neil Walker – Southwest Region (McAdam, Charlotte County)
- Ron Gosselin – Saint John Region (Grand-Bay Westfield, Saint John, Hampton)
- Fred Fearon – Sussex Region (Sussex, Sussex Corner, St Martins)
- Tim Hoban – Miramichi Region
Contact
Communications Director:
- Email: nb.directorcommunications@rcmpva.org
- Telephone: 506-476-4241