Mr. Widenmaier is a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran, having served for more than 22 years. He is an active member of various Veterans’ organizations, including the Regimental Association of the Queen’s Own Rifles and is President of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI). Mr. Widenmaier is a founding member of the Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association, and a member of the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping, where he continues to provide advice and brings Veterans’ issues to the attention of the association’s president. Mr. Widenmaier is one of the curators of the PPCLI Regimental Museum. He has served in executive roles, is a sought-after advisor for benefits for Veterans and he is always involved in Remembrance Day activities. As a member of the Cadillac Club of BC, Mr. Widenmaier supports many charities and uses his car collection in Veteran parades and Canada Day events. He also volunteers with the Canadian Youth movement and the PPCLI cadet movement.