Moose Jaw’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 59 will host a veterans’ roundtable and focus group discussion to acquire feedback about veterans’ experiences receiving federal support.
Members of the legion, the ANAVETS, volunteers, other non-affiliated veterans, family members and serving Canadian Forces individuals are encouraged to participate in the event, which occurs Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 268 High Street West. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.
According to a letter posted at the legion, two Conservative Party MPs —the shadow minister and deputy shadow minister of veterans affairs — are organizing the gathering. Their purpose is to gather first-hand accounts of the challenges veterans face today with issues such as accessing services from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
“This will be an open-ended conversation driven by the lived experiences of our current and former Canadian Armed Forces service members, with the purpose of advocating for positive change within the federal government (and) House of Commons,” the letter says.
If veterans and serving members are interested in attending, they should email [email protected] or call 306-691-3577.
While organizers would appreciate veterans registering in advance to plan for enough food and refreshments, an advance RSVP is not required.
