Vernon council would like to see auxiliary police officers get the same tax breaks as volunteer firemen. "We decided to send two letters: one to the federal level and one to the provincial, asking that a tax credit be given to auxiliary RCMP officers," says Mayor Rob Sawatzky after a special meeting of council today. Sawatzky says the request -- led by councillor Bob Spiers -- comes ten years after the death of auxiliary constable Glen Evely who died while on duty in Vernon. The 39 year old Evely was killed November 13, 2004 when his patrol car was struck by a stolen pickup truck following a police pursuit in the downtown area. Volunteer firefighters who perform at least 200 hours of service a year are eligible for a 15% non-refundable tax credit based on an amount of $3,000.
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107.5 KISSFM POLL Results FINAL
 Would you support the idea of auxiliary police getting the same tax breaks as volunteer firefighters ? | ||
|---|---|---|
| yes | ||
| 38- | 84.4% | |
| no | ||
| 7- | 15.6% | |
| Number of Voters | : 45 |
Don Quixote Note: Links to other items mentioned in this article:
Nova Scotia proposed a Prov. Tax Credit to Auxiliary Officers in 2012. (ist reading only) http://nslegislature.ca/legc/bills/61st_4th/1st_read/b132.htm
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-http://www.memorialribbon.com/en/honour-roll/2004.php
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What is an RCMP Auxiliary Constable?
An Auxiliary Constable is an unarmed, unpaid, uniformed RCMP volunteer whose activities are governed under provincial legislation. RCMP Auxiliary Constables may have peace officer or equivalent status, in accordance to their provincial or territorial statutes.
http://actionplan.gc.ca/en/initiative/search-and-rescue-volunteers-tax-credit
Economic Action Plan 2014 announces a 15-per-cent non-refundable Search and Rescue Volunteers Tax Credit on an amount of $3,000 for ground, air and marine search and rescue volunteers. This credit will be available to search and rescue volunteers who perform at least 200 hours of service during a year. Individuals who perform at least 200 hours of combined eligible search and rescue services and volunteer firefighting services in a given year will be able to choose between the Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit and the new tax credi
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Nova Scotia proposed a Prov. Tax Credit to Auxiliary Officers in 2012. (ist reading only) http://nslegislature.ca/legc/bills/61st_4th/1st_read/b132.htm
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-http://www.memorialribbon.com/en/honour-roll/2004.php
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What is an RCMP Auxiliary Constable?
An Auxiliary Constable is an unarmed, unpaid, uniformed RCMP volunteer whose activities are governed under provincial legislation. RCMP Auxiliary Constables may have peace officer or equivalent status, in accordance to their provincial or territorial statutes.
http://actionplan.gc.ca/en/initiative/search-and-rescue-volunteers-tax-credit
Economic Action Plan 2014 announces a 15-per-cent non-refundable Search and Rescue Volunteers Tax Credit on an amount of $3,000 for ground, air and marine search and rescue volunteers. This credit will be available to search and rescue volunteers who perform at least 200 hours of service during a year. Individuals who perform at least 200 hours of combined eligible search and rescue services and volunteer firefighting services in a given year will be able to choose between the Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit and the new tax credi
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