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Expanded licence plate program honours Canadian Forces

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June 29, 2012 07:52 pm UTC

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Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond shows the first motorcycle belonging to a current Canadian Forces member to display a veteran’s licence plate under the expanded program. (Left to Right) Lieutenant Commander Gary Friedrich; Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond; Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Archie Steacy; Dave Sinclair, BC/Yukon Royal Canadian Legion Colonel

Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond shows the first motorcycle belonging to a current Canadian Forces member to display a veteran’s licence plate under the expanded program. (Left to Right) Lieutenant Commander Gary Friedrich; Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond; Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Archie Steacy; Dave Sinclair, BC/Yukon Royal Canadian Legion Colonel

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  • Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond shows the first motorcycle belonging to a current Canadian Forces member to display a veteran’s licence plate under the expanded program. (Left to Right) Lieutenant Commander Gary Friedrich; Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond; Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Archie Steacy; Dave Sinclair, BC/Yukon Royal Canadian Legion Colonel
    Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond shows the first motorcycle belonging to a current Canadian Forces member to display a veteran’s licence plate under the expanded program. (Left to Right) Lieutenant Commander Gary Friedrich; Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond; Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Archie Steacy; Dave Sinclair, BC/Yukon Royal Canadian Legion Colonel
  • Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond is joined by Canadian Forces members and veterans to announce an expansion to the veteran’s licence plate program. (Left to Right) Mark Francis, ICBC, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Archie Steacy, BC Veterans Commemorative Association Petty Officer First Class Patrick Crozier Minister Bond Dave Sinclair, BC/Yukon Royal Canadian Legion Colonel Rob Roy Mackenzie Chief Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki Lieutenant Commander Gary Friedrich
    Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond is joined by Canadian Forces members and veterans to announce an expansion to the veteran’s licence plate program. (Left to Right) Mark Francis, ICBC, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Archie Steacy, BC Veterans Commemorative Association Petty Officer First Class Patrick Crozier Minister Bond Dave Sinclair, BC/Yukon Royal Canadian Legion Colonel Rob Roy Mackenzie Chief Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki Lieutenant Commander Gary Friedrich

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As B.C. Legion Week wraps up, the B.C. government is announcing an expansion to the veteran's licence plate program to include currently serving Canadian Forces members.
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VANCOUVER - As B.C. Legion Week wraps up, the B.C. government is announcing an expansion to the veteran's licence plate program to include currently serving Canadian Forces members.

From June 24 to 30, B.C. Legion Week showcases the work and contributions of the BC/Yukon Legion. As part of the government's recognition of the dedication and commitment of those who serve their country, commemorative veteran's licence plates will now be available to current members of the Canadian Forces who hold a trade qualification.

This expands the existing veteran's licence plate program that began on June 6, 2004, proclaimed Juno Beach Day. The British Columbia Veterans Commemorative Association worked closely with government at the time and has been instrumental in working to achieve this expansion of the program.

The specially designed plates, which feature a powder blue background and a red poppy, are currently available to veterans who served during war time or in a ...

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June 29, 2012 05:15 pm PDT
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