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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Royal Canadian Legion is pleased to share news of the Royal Canadian Mint’s release of limited-edition silver and gold coins in commemoration of the Legion’s 100th anniversary this year. “These stunning coins designed by the Royal Canadian Mint are truly a lasting testament to our legacy,” says Berkley Lawrence, Dominion President.
The Royal Canadian Legion is excited to kick off its 100th anniversary by offering free membership to all new members who join in 2026. They will become part of the great legacy of an organization whose chief mission revolves around serving Veterans and their families.