
Become A RVC Member
The Rainbow Veterans of Canada (RVC) is a not-for-profit organization that was incorporated in 2019 and represents:
CAF Veteran LGBT Purge Survivors
LGBTQ2+ personnel who joined the CAF during the time of the LGBT Purge but as a result of the Government of Canada’s discriminatory policies and actions were terminated prior to obtaining sufficient service time to qualify as a veteran,
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veterans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-Spirit (LGBTQ2+)
Our mission is to provide a supportive and safe space for CAF veterans impacted by the LGBT Purge along with other CAF veterans who identify as LGBTQ2+, whilst educating and advocating for the rights, benefits, and recognition our members deserve.
We will:
- Create opportunities for members to connect with each other (online and in-person)
- Develop information on resources, partner organizations, and/or benefits.
- We will also explore ways in which members can support each other and identify opportunities to instill comradery and a sense of pride to be CAF veterans who identify as LGBTQ2+.

Member Types
Regular Voting Member:
Must be a Purge Survivor and/or CAF veteran who identifies as LGBTQ2+ to be a regular member. Due to corporation regulations, voting members must provide full contact details.
Regular Non-Voting Member:
Must be a Purge Survivor and/or CAF veteran who identifies as LGBTQ2+ to be a regular member. Same as a Regular-Voting member, however, is not able to vote due to not providing full contact details.
Associate Member:
For those who wish to be part of RVC but are not a Purge Survivor and/or CAF veteran who identifies as LGBTQ2+. Excludes the ability to vote.
Honorary Member:
These memberships will be given to public supporters of RVC who have significantly contributed to RVC and the LGBTQ2+ community. No member dues. Excludes the ability to vote.
