Legion news

Jul 23, 2026

The Royal Canadian Legion is pleased to announce Nanaimo, British Columbia as the next host city for the 2028 and 2029 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships. “The kind of unbridled passion from the Nanaimo planning team is exactly what it takes to hold successful games,” says Dominion President Berkley Lawrence.

Jul 18, 2026

The Royal Canadian Legion proudly commemorated its 100th anniversary at the National War Memorial in Ottawa today, joined by invited dignitaries, Veterans, Legion members, and the public. Incorporated on July 17, 1926, the country’s largest Veteran support and community service organization recalled highlights of its history of Remembrance.

Jul 8, 2026

Halfway through its anniversary year, the Legion’s membership has grown by 100,000 and now sits at well over 300,000 and counting, as existing members renew and thousands of new people join for free during 2026.

Apr 2, 2026

Mar 31, 2026

With a variety of celebratory projects and events underway, The Royal Canadian Legion is thrilled to have already welcomed close to 67,000 new members to date during its free membership year. Here’s a quick lookback at some highlights over the first few months of celebration!

Mar 27, 2026

The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2025 was a year of meaningful impact—supporting thousands of Veterans and families, expanding national and international partnerships, and driving strong membership growth. From record-breaking Poppy Campaign results to new research funding and youth programs, the organization also laid the groundwork for its 100th anniversary in 2026. Discover how the Legion continues to evolve while staying rooted in service, remembrance, and community.

Mar 10, 2026

The years between the Legion’s founding and its 2026 Centenary celebrations were filled with tragedies and triumphs, struggles and successes, conflicts and comradery. And they are captured in stunning detail in a new interactive website that chronicles the Legion’s history from its beginnings to the present day. The new website delves deep into the Legion’s 100 years of service to Veterans and Canada, highlighting close to 50 key dates and milestones.

Feb 26, 2026

The Royal Canadian Legion’s Ontario Command joined Wounded Warriors Canada at a special event in Ottawa this week to celebrate the 100th pairing of a service dog and Veteran, made possible thanks to the Command’s strong financial commitment. The Veteran, named John, is already seeing the life-changing effects of his relationship with his new dog named Pauly.

Feb 15, 2026

The Legion is proud to share BMO’s Canadian Defence Community Banking Program - offering no-fee banking, helpful financial tools, and exclusive rates for Veterans, military families, and defence personnel.

Jan 30, 2026

The Royal Canadian Legion has issued a formal letter to Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, in the wake of recent talks at the NATO meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The letter encompasses the organization’s reaction to remarks made internationally by the Prime Minister and addresses Canada’s role in Afghanistan.