The Soldiers’ Aid Commission provides financial assistance to eligible Ontario Veterans and their families in financial need. The Commission supplements support offered by the Royal Canadian Legion and Veterans Affairs Canada. The Commission reports to the Minister of Children Community and Social Services (MCCSS), currently The Hon. Michael Parsa.
On Monday, January 29, Parliamentary Assistant Nolan Quinn will attend Branch 641 and provide a brief introduction to the Commission, and answer any questions guests may have.
All Veterans, families and friends, are welcome to attend this information session.
No RSVP required
Who can benefit
To be eligible to receive financial assistance from the Soldiers’ Aid Commission, you must:
be a Veteran or their eligible family member
be in financial need and
live in Ontario
A Veteran is:
Any former member of the Canadian Armed Forces who has completed basic training and was released from service
Any person who served in any armed force of Canada or any Allied Force during World War I or World War II
Any person who served in any armed force of Canada during World War II and who was stationed in Canada or the United States
Any person who served in the Merchant Navy in a theatre of war during World War II
Any person who served in any armed force of Canada or any Allied Force and who served in a theatre of operations during the Korean War
Eligible family members
The following family members of an eligible Veteran may receive financial assistance from the Soldiers’ Aid Commission:
the spouse of a Veteran, including the surviving spouse of a deceased Veteran
the child of a Veteran or Veteran’s spouse who is financially dependent, including the child of a deceased Veteran or Veteran’s spouse