Mr. LaBarre is a retired Canadian Forces Veteran who served for 29 years. He is an active member of The Royal Canadian Legion, serving as 1st Vice-President and Director of Public Relations. He is a member, past president, and webmaster of the Major-General Alain R. Forand Branch of the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping. He is also Secretary and Director of Public Relations for the Canadian Airborne Forces Association and a member of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Branch Association. Mr. LaBarre volunteers his time at many local events held by these organizations throughout the year, acting as master of ceremonies for Canada Day activities, Remembrance Day ceremonies and other events, such as the unveiling and dedication of a bronze plaque to honour the memory of many Chambly Basin comrades who have made the ultimate sacrifice for Canada. He was a long-time hockey coach in the community of Chambly, St. Hubert and also coached hockey and baseball in Lahr and Baden Solingen, Germany, where he served.