From Government of Canada Webpage                           The Omnibus Veterans’ Benefits Legislation has received royal                         assent. The legislation extends veterans' benefits to several civilian                         groups who have performed overseas service. These civilian groups                         include the Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance,                         Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit, Canadian fire fighters, and                         pilots who ferried aircraft over the Atlantic. The  legislation also                         allows members of the Canadian Armed Forces and of the Royal                         Canadian Mounted Police to receive a disability pension while still                         serving.                         General enquiries:                         Mr. Terry Tobin                         Senior Special Assistant                         Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs                         Tel.: (613) 996-4649                         Media enquiries:                         Janice Summerby                         Senior Officer, Communications                         Veterans Affairs Canada                         Tel.: (613) 992-7468

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