Legion Seeking Enhancements for All Veterans from New Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 07/17/13 -- Royal Canadian Legion Dominion President, Gordon Moore, is anticipating an early meeting now that the Honourable Julian Fantino has been appointed as the Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada.
"On behalf of the more than 320,000 members of The Royal Canadian Legion, I am looking forward to making significant improvements in Veterans services and programs with the Honourable Julian Fantino as the new Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada," says Moore. "We, on behalf of all Veterans including serving Canadian Armed Forces RCMP members, and their families, encourage the new Minister to implement the review of the New Veterans Charter this fall; specifically, a thorough review of the financial compensation package for those who been injured attributable to their service to ensure its fairness and equity, " he adds.
"We are looking for further improvements to the financial compensation of our injured Veterans which ensures a lifelong quality of life for all injured veterans," he concludes.
Also of particular concern to the Legion are ongoing issues within the Funeral and Burial Benefit Services program including the means test and improvements to the program's accessibility.
The Dominion President will be inviting the new Minister to Legion headquarters for a briefing on the Legion highlighting its service to the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP members, Veterans, families, youth, Canadian communities, and the Legion's ongoing commitment to promote Remembrance.
About the Legion
Established in 1926, the Legion is the largest Veterans service organization in Canada with more than 320,000 members. Its mission is to serve all Veterans including serving Canadian Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police members and their families, to promote Remembrance and to serve our communities and our country.
The Legion's Service Bureau Officers can assist and represent CF members Veterans, RCMP members and their families regarding disability claims or related issues with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and the Veterans Review and Appeal Board (VRAB). In communities across Canada, it is the Legion that perpetuates Remembrance through the Poppy campaign and Remembrance Day ceremonies, With more than 1,450 branches, The Legion supports programs for seniors, Veterans housing, Long Term Care, youth leadership, education, sports, Cadets, Guides and Scouts. We will Remember Them.
Contacts:
Bruce Poulin
Dominion Command
The Royal Canadian Legion
1-613-591-3335 ext. 241
Cell: 1-613-292-8760
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