43rd Dominion Convention: The Delegates Decide
LEGEND
Committee abbreviations: DEF—Defence; P&R—Poppy and Remembrance; R&A—Ritual and Awards; VSS—Veterans, Seniors, Service.
Government abbreviations: CF—Canadian Forces; DND—Department of National Defence; VAC—Veterans Affairs Canada.
Legislation: NVC—New Veterans Charter; SISIP—Service Income Security Insurance Plan; VIP—Veterans Independence Program.
*Denotes non-concurred resolution brought back to the floor by a command and approved by convention.
DOMINION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
1. (QUE; NS/NUNAVUT)—Directs Legion to petition federal government for statutory holiday on Feb. 15 to be known as Canada Flag Day.
VETERANS, SERVICE AND SENIORS
GENERAL
2. (VSS)—Urges federal government to declare Vimy Ridge Day (April 9) a national federal holiday.
3. (VSS)—Ask...