Welcome to The Royal Canadian Legion News Room - your best source for up-to-date news about Legion's contribution to veterans, ex-service personnel, their dependants, the community and Canada.

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• BIOGRAPHIES of the Dominion Command Officers who consititute the Senior Elected Officers of The Royal Canadian Legion. The Committee meets on a regular basis at Dominion Command.

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  Media Products 2013

  • Legion Says Changes to War Veterans Allowance will Help Most Vulnerable Veterans
    News Release - 07 May 2013
  • Legion Selects Winners of Poster and Literary Contests
    News Release - 25 April 2013
  • Legion Receives PRESTIGE Award from Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance
    News Release - 15 April 2013
  • Legion Makes Donation for Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial
    News Release - 12 April 2013
  • The Royal Canadian Legion and Wounded Warriors Canada Launch National Partnership to Promote Support Services for Canada's Veterans
    News Release - 11 April 2013
  • Legion Concurs with Veterans Ombudsman's Request for Broader Review of the New Veterans Charter
    News Release - 05 April 2013
  • THE LEGION ACKNOWLEDGES SUCCESSFUL LETTER-WRITING CAMPAIGN
    Letter to The Editor - 03 April 2013
  • LEGION GETS TRACTION FOR VETERANS IN BUDGET WILL SEEK MORE FROM GOVERNMENT
    Letter to The Editor - 21 March 2013
  • ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION SUPPORTS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
    News Release - 08 March 2013
  • URGENT CALL TO CANADIANS BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE
    Letter to The Editor - 06 March 2013
  • LEGION, LAST POST FUND AND FUNERAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF CANADA COLLABORATION ANNOUNCEMENT
    Media Advisory - 28 January 2013
    
  • LEGION PLEASED WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S TENTATIVE SETTLEMENT FOR VETERANS
    News Release - 11 January 2013
    
  • LEGION CONCURS WITH VETERANS OMBUDSMAN'S ANNUAL REPORT ONE VETERAN: A MATTER OF FAIRNESS
    News Release - 10 January 2013
    View The Veterans Ombudsman's Annual Report,ONE VETERAN: A MATTER OF FAIRNESS

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  Media Products 2012
  

  • GOVERNMENT MUST ACT ON CREATING VETERANS IDENTIFICATION CARD—LEGION PUSHED FOR THIS REQUIREMENT IN 2008 TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL VETERANS
    News Release - 11 December 2012
    View The Veterans Ombudsman's report, Honouring and Connecting with Canada's Veterans: a National Veterans Identification Card
  • LEGION WELCOMES JUDGE'S DECISION SUPPORTING VETERAN'S LEGAL CLAIM—VETERANS REMINDED THAT LEGION PROVIDES FREE ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT
    News Release - 06 December 2012
  • ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS— IS THIS GOVERNMENT TREATING OUR VETERANS WITH DIGNITY, FAIRNESS AND EQUITY?
    Letter to The Editor - 03 December 2012
  • VETERANS FUNERALS AND BURIALS ISSUE STILL NOT ADDRESSED—
    ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION WAITING FOR RESPONSE FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
    News Release - 30 November 2012
  • HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE VETERANS CONSULTATION GROUP
    Letter to The Editor - 29 November 2012
  • LEGION OPENS BRANCH IN MEXICO
    News Release - 29 November 2012
  • LEGION HELPS FINANCE ABORIGINAL VETERANS HOMELESSNESS RESEARCH
    News Release - 28 November 2012
  • LEGION DOMINION PRESIDENT ATTENDS CIMVHR FORUM
    News Release - 26 November 2012
  • LEGION NAMES RCMP COMMISSIONER AS AN HONORARY DOMINION VICE PRESIDENT
    News Release - 22 November 2012
  • LEGION RECEIVES APPRECIATION AWARD FROM MILITARY LEGION SUPPORT FOR THE CANADIAN FORCES NIJMEGEN TEAM IS RECOGNIZED BY CANADIAN FORCES
    News Release - 21 November 2012
  • SUCCESSFUL POPPY CAMPAIGN IN 2012
    Letter to The Editor- 9 November 2012
  • FUNERALS AND BURIALS
    Letter to The Editor- 8 November 2012
  • The Royal Canadian Legion is concerned about the unfair practice of clawing back veterans compensation
    Letter to The Editor- 8 November 2012
  • CANADIANS SHOW OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO VIRTUAL WALL OF HONOUR & REMEMBRANCE—TERRY KELLY TO PERFORM LIVE LEADING UP TO NATIONAL CEREMONY
    News Release - 7 November 2012
  • ABOUT FACE! LEGION ASKS YARNS ON YORK TO KEEP KNITTING NEEDLES HUMMING—SCARVES, TOUQUES, MITTENS TO BE CRAFTED FOR VETERANS
    News Release - 7 November 2012
  • Unique program helping Veterans transition to civilian life expands nationally with $500,000 from The Royal Canadian Legion
    News Release - 2 November 2012
  • NATIONAL MEMORIAL (SILVER) CROSS MOTHER NAMED
    News Release - 1 November 2012
  • LEGION RESOLUTION OF 2010 CALLED ON VAC TO INCREASE FUNERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL VETERANS—CANADIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS SAY THEY'RE PAYING TO BURY WAR VETS, 24 OCTOBER 2012
    Letter To The Editor- 31 October 2012
  • ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION FUNDING TO EXPAND VETERANS TRANSITION PROGRAM
    Media Advisory - 29 October 2012
  • Legion Receives True Sport Foundation Corporate Excellence Award —Legion Track and Field Program a stepping stone to the Olympics for aspiring Canadian athletes
    News Release - 25 October 2012
  • Legion Presents Symbolic First Poppy to Governor General — Poppy Campaign launches October 26
    News Release - 24 October 2012
  • MARKING A PERIOD OF REMEMBRANCE HONOURS THE PAST, THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE
    Letter To The Editor - 22 October 2012
  • LEGION SUPPORTS VETERANS AFFAIRS CANADA CHANGES TO VETERANS COMPENSATION
    News Release - 10 October 2012
  • Virtual Wall of Honour and Remembrance
    News Release - 25 September 2012
  • The Royal Canadian Legion’s Dominion Command does not condone publication of “joke”
    News Release - 16 August 2012
  • 44th Dominion Convention Ends
    News Release - 15 June 2012
  • RCL Founders Award Recipient Announced
    News Release - 13 June 2012
  • Legion Acclaims New Dominion President at Halifax Convention
    News Release - 11 June 2012
  • Legion Announces National Program at Convention
    News Release - 11 June 2012
  • Legionnaires Arriving in Halifax for their 44th Dominion Convention
    News Release - 05 June 2012
  • Disappointed At DND's Cuts to Operational Health Research
    Letter to the Editor - 23 May 2012
  • Legion Says The Federal Government Must Make Improvements To The Veterans Review And Appeal Board In Fairness To Veterans
    News Release - 07 May 2012
  • Legion Says the Federal Government Must Respect the Federal Court Decision Regarding Injured Veterans
    News Release - 04 May 2012
  • Legion happy with announced changes to SISIP program
    News Release - 12 April 2012
  • Legion Announces Winners of National Poster and Literary Contests
    News Release - 11 April 2012
  • Legion happy with announced Veterans Independence Program changes
    News Release - 04 April 2012
  • Legion Outraged Over Fees being Charged to Disabled Veterans
    Letter to the Editor - 02 April 2012
  • Legion Dominion President says Budget Will Hurt Veterans and Their Families
    News Release - 29 March 2012
  • Legion Raises Concerns About Federal Budget Impact on Veterans and Their Families
    News Release - 21 March 2012
  • Disappointed at the Department of National Defence’s Inaction
    Letter to the Editor - 15 March 2012
  • Legion says DND Long Term Disability disadvantages veterans
    News Release - 08 March 2012
  • Legion says Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) program
    provides job opportunities for some veterans
    News Release - 11 January 2012

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Media Products 2011


• Legion says death benefit discriminates
  News Release - 07 December 2011
• National Silver Cross Mother named for 2011/2012
  News Release - 01 November 2011
• Opinion (Editorial) by Patricia Varga
  Opinion (Editorial) - 14 October 2011
• Legion thinks Veterans Programs should be exempted from current federal program review
  News Release - 02 October 2011
• Dominion Command would like National War Memorial to have all wars remembered
  News Release - 29 September 2011
• Dominion Command to Mark Afghanistan Veterans Return with own Ceremony
  News Release - 07 September 2011
• Thousands Expected at Legion Afghanistan Veterans Appreciation Events
  News Release - 19 August 2011
• Legion pleased with Government decision
  News Release - 16 August 2011
• 35th Legion Nationals to be held in Ottawa—Events at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility includes open category athletes
  News Release - 29 July 2011
• News Conference
  Media Adisory - 27 July 2011
• CF Policy Discriminates Against Non-Afghan Veterans says Legion
  News Release - 22 July 2011
• The Royal Canadian Legion Plans Afghanistan Veterans Appreciation Day
  News Release - 23 June 2011
• Thanks to the Troops
  Letter to the Editor - 17 June 2011
• Legion Announces Winners of National Poster and Literary Contests
  News Release -April 14 2011
• Where is the legislation?—Patricia Varga
  Letter to the Editor- February 28 2011
  

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Media Products 2010


• Statement issued by The Royal Canadian Legion--
  B.K. White, Dominion Secretary
  News Release - November18 2010
  
• Legion looks forward to working with new VAC Ombudsman
  News Release - November 05 2010
  
• Legion apologizes for actions of branch
  News Release - November 03 2010
  
• 25% discount on Via Rail
  News Release - November 03 2010
  
• National Silver Cross Mother named for 2010/2011
  News Release - November 01 2010
  
• Legion extremely pleased with announcements
  News Release - October 28 2010
  
• A Message From Patricia Varga--Dominion President
  News Release - October 25 2010
  
• Legion extremely pleased that Governor General has accepted position
  News Release - October 21 2010
  
• We need action now, not words
  Opinion (Editorial) - October 20 2010
  
• Legion pleased with ALS announcement by Minister VAC
  News Release - October 18 2010
  
• Legion President comments on announcement by Veterans Affairs Minister
  News Release - September 20 2010
  
• Legion concerned about Agent Orange compensation
  Opinion (Editorial) - September 2 2010
  
• Federal Government is not taking adequate steps to help our troops
  Opinion (Editorial) - August 30 2010
  
• Veterans Ombudsman and the Legion's position on the New Veterans Charter and troops sent to Afghanistan
  Response to Query - August 26 2010
  
• Legion Acclaims New Dominion President at Winnipeg Convention
  News Release - June 14 2010
  
• HRH Princess Margriet of the Netherlands to visit Legion House
  News Release - May 07 2010
  
• Legion announces name of new Grand President
  News Release - April 16 2010
  

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Media Products 2008


• National Silver Cross Mother named for 2008/2009
  News Release - November 07 2008
  
• Legion disappointed with budget announcements on Veterans Independence Program (VIP)
  News Release - February 27 2008
  

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Media Products 2007


• Legion’s Dominion President makes presentation
  News Release - May 7 2007
  
  
• National Silver Cross Mother named for 2007
  News Release - April 3 2007
  
  
• RCL Troop Morale Fund
  News Release - March 14 2007

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Media Products 2006


• Legion says political hay being made on the backs of soldiers
  News Release - December 13 2006
  
  
• Legion salutes Vimy Award winner
  News Release - November 17 2006
  
  
• Canada Day Revelers Revealed
  News Release - July 7 2006
  
  
• Legion Supports Government Announcements on Military Purchases
  News Release - June 29 2006
  
  
• Legion Acclaims Dominion President at Calgary Convention
  News Release - June 26 2006
  
  
• Legionnaires Arriving in Calgary for 41st Convention
  Convention marks organization’s 80th Anniversary
  News Release - June 19 2006
  
  
• National Silver Cross Mother named for 2006
  News Release - June 7 2006
  
  
• Legion makes statement on half-masting of flags
  Expresses condolences on deaths of Afghan explosion victims
  News Release - April 24 2006
  

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Media Products 2005


• Legion urges DND to take strong pro-active stance on WW2 members
  deemed ‘not to have served’
  News Release - October 18 2005
  
  
• Legion pleased with GG designate statement on Citizenship
  Opinion (Editorial) - September 26 2005
  
  
• Calls for protests on Remembrance Day inappropriate says Legion
  Opinion (Editorial) - September 12 2005
  
  
• Legion will ask new Governor General to be its Patron
  News Release - September 12 2005
  
  
• National Silver Cross Mother named for 2005
  News Release - April 27 2005
  
  
• Veterans Charter
  Opinion (Editorial) - April 26 2005
  
  
• Legion supporting new Veterans Charter
  News Release - April 25 2005
  
  
• Legion National Headquarters to move to Kanata
  News Release - March 16 2005
  

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Media Products 2004


• Large Screen to Provide Better Viewing for Ceremony Attendees
  News Release - November 10 2004
  
  
• National Silver Cross Mother named for 2004
  News Release - October 22 2004
  
  
• Legion Acclaims Dominion President at London Convention
  First Woman President Elected
  News Release - June 15 2004
  
  
• Rash of Racist Acts Deplored By Legion
  News Release - April 14 2004
  
  
• Legion Wages War For VIP Benefits
  News Release - March 24 2004
  

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Media Products 2003


• Legion Pleased with Government Decision on Veterans Independence
  Plan Benefit for Widows
  News Release - November 7 2003
  
  
• National Silver Cross Mother named for 2003
  News Release - October 1 2003
  
  
• Legion Position on VAC Announcement 12 May 2003
  News Release - May 12 2003