Serve First, Lead Second
The Zone G5 Council provides leadership and direction for the zone, within District G of Ontario Command. They oversee governance, communicate strategic priorities, and address urgent matters between semi-annual meetings. Their administrative role facilitates communications from District G, Ontario Command and Dominion Command downwards. They also collate and send upwards any branch concerns and feedback, so that the branches operate effectively and can remain focused on serving Veterans, Legion members, and their community.
The Zone Council positions are listed below. Executive terms run for two years, from June through May, with elections typically held in March.
Important Dates
| Date | Event | Host |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-22 | Zone Convention | 625 Richmond |
| 2026-09-13 | Zone Council | 351 Montgomery |
| 2027-03-21 | Zone Convention (*Election) | 618 Stittsville |
| 2027-09-TBC | Zone Council | 462 Eastview |
Notes:
- Zone Conventions have been reduced to 1 per Calendar year as voted on at the Zone Convention September 10, 2017.
- Zone G5 Commander reserves the right to call additional Zone Council meetings as required.
Want to Learn More?
If you are curious about specific roles and responsibilities, or are interested in volunteering, visit our Meetings and Governance section for detailed terms of reference and position descriptions.
The Current Zone G5 Council
| Officers | |
| Zone Commander | Brent Craig |
| Deputy Zone Commander | Lyle Brennan |
| Immediate Past Zone Commander | Stephane Guy |
| Chairs | |
| Secretary | Angela Bourassa |
| Chair | David Cole |
| Treasurer | Blaine Kiley |
| Bursary | Wyn Fournier |
| Cadet Liaison | Kevin Brown |
| Chaplain | Deacon Louis Seward |
| Honours & Awards | Mike Adams |
| PRVHC & Hospital Visiting | Don and May Ferrera |
| Legion Seniors | Tim Blanchard |
| Membership | Lyle Brennan |
| Poppy Chairman | Shawn Taillon |
| Public Relations | Micheal Ostafichuk |
| Constitution & Laws | Stephane Guy |
| Sgt-at-Arms | Ted Bransfield |
| Sports & Youth Sports | Garth Lee |
| Leadership & Development | Vacant |
| Veterans Services | Brent Craig |
| Web Site Coordinator | Kevin Brown |
| Hero’s Ridge Coordinator | Lyle Brennan |
| Youth Education | Doug Cody |
| Reserve Force Liaison | Don Ferrera |