We, like the group who formed Submariner's Association of Canada (West), believed it was time that we had a submariner's association that was uniquely Canadian thus in 1996 formed the Submariner's Association of Canada (Central) branch in Ottawa, Ontario. 

The third chapter Submariner's Association of Canada (East)  in Halifax, Nova Scotia was formed in December 2001 mostly from members of the U.K. organization Submariner Association -Canadian Branch (see below)) This completed the link across the country and SAOC now with branches in Victoria, Halifax and Ottawa we have become a truly national organization. Each branch is autonomous with its own set of bylaws structured to meet their particular requirements and a common constitution which loosely binds us together as a common organization. 
 

Most of our members were members at one time or another of  SOCA (Submarine Old Comrades Association) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a U.K. organization which subsequently reformed as  the Submariner's Association in 1999.  Although the names were simular we were separate and distinct groups.

A strong bond with Submariner's Association in the UK remains with frequent correspondence between us and reciprocal privileges between our organizations other than voting.

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To foster and build on that good friendship, goodwill and esprit de corps which members experienced during their service in whatever Navy;

To foster and build on that good friendship, goodwill and esprit de corps which members experienced during their service in whatever Navy;  and

To liaise with kindred organizations, both nationally and internationally.

The Annual General Meeting is held on the second last Saturday of August at 12:30 for 13:00  The exact date is promulgated in the "Announcements" section of the web page and in the newsletter.

All submariners, members and non members alike, are welcome to attend.

(Please see MAPS for directions)

Membership categories are as follows:

Regular Members shall be persons residing in or having resided in Canada  who have qualified in submarines according to the rules of the Navy in which they served, and were appointed to serve in an operational submarine. Regular members can vote at any meeting and hold office on the executive

Associate Members shall be persons who have qualified in submarines according to  the rules of the Navy in which they served, and were  appointed to serve in an operational submarine. Associate members do not have voting privileges nor can they hold office on the executive.

You can go to our Application Page and print as per instructions or write to us and we will send you an application 

Proof of service and qualification in submarines and if not residing in Canada on application, proof of having resided in Canada may be requested if the applicant is not known to current members..

The membership dues are $20.00 (Cdn) annually, due the 1^rst of October each year.
Please send a cheque or money order payable to SAOC to the address indicate below.

You receive a lapel pin and a key chain on joining, and 9 issues per year of our newsletter, "The Submariner".

Attendance at the "Meet and Greet" and BBQ are free; you must purchase your own refreshments. The "Farewell" brunch is paid for by the individual, the cost is quite reasonable at around $10.00 (Cdn) for the breakfast buffet.

This event is open to all submariners; members and non members alike and their guests are welcome to attend.