“It saddens me deeply to pass along the sincere condolences of all members of the National Association of Federal Retirees, to everyone touched by the senseless violence in Nova Scotia this weekend,” said national president Jean-Guy Soulière. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and their families and in particular to the family, friends and colleagues of RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson who gave her life while trying to protect others and to Uphold the Right.”
“It is indeed a noble calling to dedicate one’s life and career to serving the public interest and protecting other Canadians from harm even at the cost of the ultimate sacrifice. With the 15,000 retired members of the RCMP in our Association, we all condemn gun violence in Canada in the strongest possible terms.”