Why Become a Member of the Nova Scotia Division
If you have a desire to:
- Stay connected with fellow RCMP veterans and build meaningful relationships
- Strengthen camaraderie with individuals who share similar experiences
- Support the veteran community through volunteer and outreach initiatives
- Contribute to programs that assist veterans and their families
- Stay informed about local events and actively participate in them
- Enjoy social activities and gatherings with a welcoming environment for spouses and partners
- Maintain a strong connection to the RCMP and its legacy
- Find purpose and fulfilment through continued involvement
- Be part of a supportive network that values dignity, respect, and community
- Give back and support fellow members when it matters most
If any of this resonates with you, we have a membership for you.
Members Services & Division Advocacy
The Nova Scotia Member Services Program provides assistance to all division members in the following areas:
Following a Death
We provide direct assistance to association members, spouses, loved ones, significant others, partners, families, including executors, etc., following the death of a retired regular or civilian member or a public service employee who worked for the RCMP.
Some of the services that we offer but are not limited to are:
- Contact information for the RCMP Pension Centre. (It is important to contact the Pension Centre within 2 weeks following the death of a member)
- Various guides and information where appropriate such as:
- National Survivor & Executors Guide
- Retired Serving RCMP Member Survivor & Executor Information Package
- Post Death Family Assistance Document
- Civilian Survivor & Executor Information Package
- Information regarding reimbursement programs for: Regimental markers, plots and/or niches.
- Refer next of kin to the editor of the LAST POST. The editor will work with next of kin to establish a final tribute to be posted on our national website: www.rcmpvets.ca
- We offer our tributes for a funeral/celebration of life and/or an interment/inurnment. This may include chaplain services, Red Coats Honour Guard, piper and/or bugler (some restrictions apply), accoutrements such as palls, flags, boots, Stetson, etc.
Visitation Program
Purpose: The purpose of the program is to continue comradery with those who are hospitalized or shut in.
Eligibility: Any veteran in Nova Scotia who is shut-in or hospitalized and wishes to receive regular visits is welcomed to participate in the program and become a “Visitee”.
We encourage Nova Scotia members to identify to the Members Services Director any veteran that they feel should receive visits.
Volunteers: The confidential visitation program is a vital lifeline for our members who are in need. If you are interested in volunteering or know someone in need, please contact us at: NSDivisioncontact@rcmpva.org
Advocacy & Support
Our main objective is to recognize, promote, protect and champion the rights of our members as it relates to:
- Pension
- Insurance
- Health care and benefits
We will assist members in gaining access to and/or information concerning:
- RCMP pensions
- Veterans Affairs Disability Pensions
- RCMP Benefit Trust Fund
- RCMP Veterans’ Association Foundation
- Other sources of financial aid
- Current or evolving issues of concern for the health and wellbeing of veterans
For more information, please contact NSDivisioncontact@rcmpva.org
Link to Division Manual
Already a member? Click the button below for our Division Manual.
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