Legion news

Nov 2, 2017

The Legion provides a Poppy Protocol to guide Canadians on appropriate and respectful wearing of the lapel Poppy. However, wearing a Poppy is a personal expression of Remembrance, and how someone chooses to wear a Poppy is always an individual choice.

Nov 1, 2017

The Royal Canadian Legion’s Dominion President David Flannigan is honoured to introduce Mrs. Diana Abel as the National Silver Cross Mother for 2017.

Oct 30, 2017

As Canada promises to never forget, the question of “Why is Remembrance Day important?” will always be a very personal question. Hear what some Canadians are saying about why they remember.

Oct 27, 2017

The Royal Canadian Legion is set to launch the 2017 version of its Virtual Poppy Drop in Ottawa this evening, with a digital light show featuring 117,000 virtual poppies representing each of Canada’s fallen since the beginning of the First World War.

Oct 23, 2017

The Royal Canadian Legion’s president David Flannigan presented the symbolic First Poppy to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.

Oct 17, 2017

The Poppy Store was recently redesigned to make it easier than ever to shop online for jewelry, clothing, accessories and other commemorative items to show you remember.

Oct 13, 2017

The unconquerable spirit of Invictus was brought to the world stage this September in Toronto, Ontario.

Sep 22, 2017

As the official partner organization representing Veterans at this year’s Invictus Games, the Royal Canadian Legion is proud to support all of Canada’s Veteran athletes.

Sep 14, 2017

A new and special row of 100 Veterans’ images will line the route as tens of thousands of participants run, walk or roll in this year’s Canada Army Run in Ottawa.

Aug 23, 2017

Over a dozen Legion branches celebrate upcoming sporting event for Veterans.