Who is eligible for the Seventh Book of Remembrance?
A. The basic criteria for determining who may be eligible for the Seventh Book is found in VAC’s legislation, specifically Section 21.(1)(b) or Section 21.(2)(b) of the Pension Act. Those eligible for the Seventh Book includes Canadian Forces members whose deaths were directly attributable to military service while on duty in-Canada or while deployed abroad since October 1, 1947. Individuals who died within two years of leaving the military service may also be eligible for the Book. The two-year period is consistent with the time limits used for the existing Books of Remembrance.
