Delta MP Carla Qualtrough has announced more than $23,000 in funding to support the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Dominion Command branches in Ladner and Tsawwassen.
This funding will assist these RCL branches with their operational costs so they can continue providing important support for veterans.
“Since the beginning of the pandemic, our efforts have focused on ensuring all Canadians are supported through this difficult time,” said Qualtrough in a news release. “This funding, provided via the Veterans Organizations Emergency Fund will provide our local Royal Canadian Legion branches in Ladner and Tsawwassen with the resources they need to continue their hard work, in supporting our veterans. Our government recognizes the tough times brought on by this global pandemic, and will be there to support the most vulnerable and those organizations that support them.”
The Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund is part of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to protect jobs, provide emergency support and keep businesses afloat through the pandemic. Organizations such as local Royal Canadian Legion branches play a critical role in the well-being of veterans, their families and the community.
In November, the Government of Canada provided $14 million to the Royal Canadian Legion’s Dominion Command to allow for the rapid distribution of financial support/aid to individual branches across the country.
Dominion Command was responsible for determining which branches would receive funding.
