President
President S.R. (Steve) Semenchuk
Steve was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, and following High School attended Carleton University under the Reserve Officer University Training Plan (ROUTP). He completed Basic Officer Training at Shilo, Manitoba, and was Commissioned in September 1969 as an Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, Primary Reserves. He held various contract positions from 1969 to 1973 and rose to the rank of Captain.
On August 27, 1973 he joined the RCMP as a Special Constable Member and was posted to “O” Division where he worked the front desk at the old Jarvis Street, Toronto, HQ. During his time as a S/Cst he was promoted to Special Constable Supervisor, Property Security Unit. He converted to Regular Member status in 1989 and returned to Depot for additional training after which he was transferred to Oakville Det GIS. In 1990 he was again transferred, this time to the Executive & Diplomatic Protective Service (E/DPS) where he was subsequently promoted to Corporal / Shift Supervisor. In 1993 he transferred to Hamilton Det and then Milton Det in 2005. From 1993 until retirement he worked in the Commercial Crime Section (CCS) with positions in the in the Tax, Bankruptcy and Major Fraud Units. Promoted to Sergeant in 2005 he took on roles including Project Leader, NCO i/c Central Intake, and GTA CCS Admin/Ops Support NCO. In 2009 he joined the "O" Division Management Review Team. During his career he worked many interesting files, both domestic and international, various Economic Summits and provided close protection to numerous Diplomates and VIP's. His investigative duties allowed him to work and develop close relationships with partner agencies including local Police Services, the OPP, FBI, Scotland Yard, Revenue Canada, Service Canada, OSC, and SEC. He was also an active member of the RCMP Member and Employee Assistance Program (M/EAP) from its' inception until his retirement.
Upon retiring in January 2011 Steve joined the Milton, Ontario, Army Cadet Corps as a volunteer and later a Canadian Forces (Primary Reserve) Cadet Instructor Cadre Officer. He remained in this role as a Second Lieutenant until he was required to retire from the Military in January 2015. He remained under contract with the Department of National Defence as a Civilian Instructor from 2015 to 2020.
Wishing to maintain social ties with those members he had worked with or met during his 37-year career, Steve also joined the RCMP Veterans’ Association, Toronto Division, shortly after retiring. Since then he has held the positions of Treasurer and Vice President before assuming the role of President. He strongly believes in supporting our retired and veteran members and working to enhance the mission and vision of Toronto Division.
Vice-President
VACANT
Treasurer
Michael Catton
Secretary
Jenny Catton
Chair - Toronto Division Sick Committee
Position Vacant
Association Member Support and Advocacy - Toronto Division Advocate
Chris Lavin
Manager - Widows/Widowers Committee
Position Vacant
IT Manager
Jenny Catton
Chair - Toronto Division Social Committee
Michael Catton
Bursaries Coordinator
Vacant
Manager - Membership and Service Recognition Awards
Stu Jarvis
(Past President 1994-95)
Association Member Support and Advocacy - Toronto Division Benefits Officer
Mike Kerr
RCMP Chaplain
Chaplain Gerry
Rev. Gerry McMillan is a former "O" Division RCMP Chaplain and current Associate Member of Georgian Bay Division. A friend and supporter of Toronto Division, he is available to give care and support to our membership.