If you or a Veteran you know needs help, please contact either of our Legion Service Officers who are Michel Abourousse and Isabelle Jasmin. The services provided by Michel and Isabelle are free of charge, whether or not you are a Legion member. Our representation role is mandated through legislation.​​

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Who do we serve? ​

• Veterans, members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, and their families

• Legion civilian members

• Local population (ice storm)
   

​Definition of a veteran

“A Veteran is any person who is serving or who has honorably 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.”

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What type of assistance?

• Providing support

• Referrals

• Representation

• Advocacy (to veterans)

• Financial assistance free of charge (for veterans only)

 

If you, a friend or family member needs help, the Service Officer can offer to:

• Assist you with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

• Speak with you about assistance in adjusting to civilian life

• Help you with financial assistance

• Help you with Mental Health and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Help you to find a home

• Help to facilitate face-to-face visits with Veterans, providing them with an opportunity to have a social visit with a Legion volunteer and to raise concerns or identify needs that might be addressed by Veterans Affairs Canada.

• Help you to support your family through a range of programs and referral services.

• Help to support seniors (Veterans).

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For more in-depth information and access to important links, please consult the following document.

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