While the primary mission of the RCMP Veterans’ Association is to provide a network of support for former employees of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their families, we also recognize the significance of keeping our community informed and engaged. News and Updates Page serves as an extension of our commitment to fostering a well-rounded and knowledgeable community.
Here you will find a number of posts of interest, about providing our membership and the RCMP Veterans Community with information that will help them manage their life after the RCMP. These will include news articles, bulletins, communiques and requests for assistance on various topics. As you browse our content, remember that your participation is encouraged. Share your thoughts and contribute to the growth of our collective understanding. Your perspective matters, and we’re excited to have you as part of our informed and engaged RCMP Veterans community.
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RCMP Veterans’ Memorial Flame lighting ceremony
On this 150th year of Confederation, a ceremony to commemorate RCMP employees, Veterans and their families was held to light a torch at the Centennial Flame, to then light the new RCMP Veterans’ Memorial Flame at the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood, the...
First Poppy Ceremony 23rd October 2017 – Rideau Hall
The following RCMPVA members had the honour of attending the above ceremony held by Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette. From left to right: Garth Hampson, Ottawa Division (sang O Canada), Bryan Neville, Kingston Division and Database...
Cérémonie du premier coquelicot, 23 octobre 2017 – Rideau Hall
Les membres suivants ont eu l’honneur de participer à la cérémonie tenue par Son Excellence, la très honorable Julie Payette. De gauche à droite : Garth Hampson, division d’Ottawa (a chanté O Canada), Bryan Neville, division de Kingston et gestionnaire de la base de...
Ralph Mahar – Executive Officer, RCMP Veterans’ Association
Ralph began; his position as the Executive Officer(EO) for the Association on the 23rd October 2017. On behalf of President, Al Rivard and members of the Board of Directors we welcome Ralph on board. Ralph has an excellent background to be more than ready to assist...
Ralph Mahar – Cadre dirigeant, Association des vétérans de la GRC
Ralph occupe le poste de cadre dirigeant de l'association depuis le 23 octobre 2017. Au nom du président Al Rivard et des membres du conseil d'administration, nous souhaitons la bienvenue à Ralph à bord. Ralph a une excellente expérience et est fin prêt à aider et...
In the Quarterly’s Fall issue
Cover: RCMP Spend Summer Fighting British Columbia Fires By E Div. Communications ServicesThis past summer, RCMP in British Columbia were mobilized from all over the province to help the B.C. Wildfire Service with evacuation orders in affected communities Also in the...
Dans le numéro de l’automne du Trimestre
Article Principal : La GRC fut mobilisée pour combattre les incendies en C.-B. Par les services de communication de la Div. ECet été, les membres de la GRC de la Colombie-Britannique furent mobilisés pour aider le service des incendies dans l’opération d’évacuation...
RCMP Gender Harassment and Discrimination Class Action – Notice of Settlement Approval
If you are a female or identify as a female and were an RCMP Regular Member (for purposes of this Settlement includes Regular Members, Special Constables, Cadets, Auxiliary Constables, Special Constable Members, and Reserve Members), Civilian Member or Public Service...
M.P. Ralph Goodale’s response to Al Rivard – Compensation to RCMP members
Dear Mr. Rivard: Thank you for your correspondence regarding compensation for Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) members. First, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and all current and former members of the RCMP for your dedicated service to...
Nominations Committee – Annual General Meeting, May 25, 2018
The 2018 RCMPVA Annual General Meeting will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 25. Please be advised that at its Meeting on September 20th, 2017, and following By-law 67, the Board of Directors appointed Past President and Governor of the Association, Dave LeBlanc,...