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Veterans & Seniors
The Royal
Canadian Legion's Definition of a
Veteran A Veteran is any person who is serving or has honourably served in the Canadian Armed Forces, the Commonwealth or its wartime allies, or as a Regular Member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or as a Peace Officer in a Special Duty Area or on a Special Duty Operation, or who has served in the Merchant Navy or Ferry Command during wartime. EDMONTON, AB, June 16th 2014.
Benefits you may be entitled to:
Whether you are a Legion member or not, Legion Service is free to all Veterans.
Support for SeniorsWith an increase in Canada’s aging population, including an increasing number of aging Veterans, the Legion is taking steps to support seniors. Benefits available through Veterans Affairs CanadaVeterans and their dependents are often not be aware that Veterans Affairs Canada offers a range of supports and services for aging Veterans and their spouses, to help them live independently, safely and comfortably in their own home as long as possible. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
The Royal Canadian Legion assists Veterans, their spouses and dependents in accessing benefits and supports available through Veterans Affairs Canada. As well, our Legion Command Service Officers can refer Veterans and their spouses to a variety of national, provincial and community programs, services and supports for seniors. |
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