Who is eligible to be added to the Books?
While the requirements vary slightly among the Books, eligibility can generally be summed up as: Canadian service members whose death was attributable to service and that occurred within the timelines laid out in the eligibility criteria.
The Seventh Book of Remembrance is the only living document with names added when necessary. Individuals whose deaths occurred on or after 1 October 1947 and follow the below criteria are eligible for entry in the Seventh Book of Remembrance.
- A member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) whose death was attributable to service; or
- A former member of the CAF who was honourably discharged, died within two years of his/her date of release, and whose death was attributable to military service.
Note: The dates for entry into the Seventh Book of Remembrance exclude the period covered in the Korean War Book of Remembrance (29 June 1950 – 31 December 1956 inclusive).
How are names added, and how can corrections be made?
The Books of Remembrance are updated on occasion as errors and omissions are identified and brought to the attention of Veterans Affairs Canada for verification and action. Unlike the other Books, the Seventh Book, In the Service of Canada, is a living document with names being added on an ongoing basis.
When will be the next update to the Seventh Book?
Updates, additions and/or corrections are usually made about twice a year. When a list of about 6-10 names has accumulated for entry into the Book, Veterans Affairs Canada begins the process of making the additions.
I can’t find my loved one in the Books. Who can I contact?
For help finding a name in the Books of Remembrance or to inquire about adding an individual’s name, please contact Veterans Affairs Canada by email at books-livres@veterans.gc.ca.
How can I view a specific page or name in the Books?
All pages and names in the Books of Remembrance are viewable online through the Veterans Affairs Canada website: Books of Remembrance. You can search the Books, collectively and individually, by surname, given name(s) and page number.
The Books are housed in the Room of Remembrance, in West Block on Parliament Hill, where they can be viewed in person. Check the calendar to find the display schedule for each page of each Book.
Is it possible to visit the Books in person, and do I need an appointment?
You can visit the Books of Remembrance in person at the Room of Remembrance in West Block on Parliament Hill without an appointment. The Room of Remembrance opens at 11 a.m. each day with the Turning of the Page Ceremony.
If a family member’s name appears in the Books of Remembrance and you wish to attend the page-turning ceremony, please contact the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms by email at memorial-souvenir@parl.gc.ca.