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How is your organization cHanging
tHe game witHin your area of
influence?
As Canada's largest veteran and community service
organization, our members carry a lot of weight.
We are able to reflect their voices and influence
policies at local, regional and national levels. We
regularly see the results of our advocacy work
reflected in programs, services and benefits for
our veterans and their families. We have strong
opinions and share them with those in a posi-
tion to institute change – from advocating for
more research into the use of the anti-malarial
drug mefloquine and medical marijuana, to call-
ing for a more coordinated and stronger array of
actions to improve mental health services. An-
other example is our continued push for national
standards for service dogs. We are also a role
model beyond our borders with our day-to-day
support of allied veterans in the United States,
Mexico, Europe and the Caribbean.
Dominion PresiDent
The Royal Canadian
legion
Thomas D.
IrvIne, CD
My organizational
skills honed after 23
years in the military,
combined with my
ability to listen.
wHat is a Habit tHat
contributes to your
success?
