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Civilians

Members of the following groups who suffered injury as the result of action or counteraction against the enemy during the Second World War may also apply for pension benefits under the Civilian War-related Benefits Act.

  • Canadian Merchant Seamen and Salt Water Fishermen
  • Auxiliary Services Personnel
  • Corps of (Civilian) Canadian Fire Fighters for Service in the United Kingdom
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Special Constables)
  • Air Raid Precaution Workers
  • Personnel receiving remedial treatment while serving under the National Resources Mobilization Act
  • Members of the Voluntary Aid Detachment
  • Overseas Welfare Workers
  • Canadian Civilian Air Crew of the Royal Air Force Transport Command