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  • Legion letter to Prime Minister: On sovereignty, freedom, and Afghanistan

    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.

  • Promoting Remembrance: Canada’s role in Afghanistan

    Jan 27, 2026
    The Royal Canadian Legion has responded to the current public discussion surrounding our Veterans’ role in Afghanistan.

  • Legion’s Centenary Anniversary: Royal Canadian Mint releases collectible coins

    Jan 14, 2026
    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.

  • Centenary Anniversary: The Royal Canadian Legion turns 100!

    Jan 5, 2026
    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.

  • The Legion and Calgary Grey Cup Committee Honour Veterans at 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast

    Dec 5, 2025
    The Royal Canadian Legion and the Calgary Grey Cup Committee (CGGC) once again joined forces during the 112th Grey Cup Festival to honour Canada’s Veterans and share Calgary’s signature Western hospitality. The 3rd Annual Stampede Breakfast brought together Grey Cup fans, local dignitaries, Legion members, and volunteers for an afternoon of food, entertainment, and Remembrance.

  • Celebrating 100 years: The Royal Canadian Legion launches 2026 Centenary brand

    Nov 25, 2025
    For nearly a century, The Royal Canadian Legion has been a voice for Veterans and families needing support, and a beloved fixture in hundreds of communities across the country. The organization is on the cusp of celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, with the launch of its centenary branding which will be on display throughout its birthday year.

  • The Royal Canadian Legion on Federal Budget 2025: Big investments, Big cuts - Veterans want immediate clarity

    Nov 24, 2025
    With the release of Canada’s 2025 budget, The Royal Canadian Legion is calling for immediate clarity and transparency over details and timelines related to key concerns that are now being repeatedly questioned by the Veterans we serve.

  • The Royal Canadian Legion hosts Canada’s 2025 National Remembrance Day Ceremony

    Nov 11, 2025
    The chilly air did not deter nearly 30,000 people who gathered at Canada’s National War Memorial for the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa this year. “Remembrance Day is one of the most important days of the year for all Canadians,” says Legion Dominion President Berkley Lawrence. “Without the sacrifices of those who have come before us, we would not be living the lives of freedom we have today.”

  • “From your soldier boy” – Reflections of a steward of Remembrance

    Nov 7, 2025
    My connection to Remembrance has always felt distant. I knew my great grandfather had served in the Second World War, but I never knew him. I knew the importance of his service and sacrifice, but it wasn’t until recently that I’d truly considered what it meant.

  • The Royal Canadian Legion names Canada’s 2025 National Silver Cross Mother

    Nov 1, 2025
    The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to introduce Mrs. Nancy Payne of Lansdowne, Ontario, as this year’s National Silver Cross Mother. On November 11, Nancy will place a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. “Nancy’s deep loss reflects the pain of many,” says Berkley Lawrence, Dominion President. “Her bravery in sharing her story shines a warm light on her son, who gave his life in the name of this country. We will always remember him.”

  • Royal Canadian Legion 2025 National Poppy Campaign now underway!

    Oct 31, 2025
    The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2025 National Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Period officially launched today with additional access to Poppies, and thousands of locations participating in initiatives to encourage Canadians to Remember. “The countless people who donate to the campaign during this period make a huge difference in Veterans’ lives,” says Berkley Lawrence, Dominion President.

  • Coming up! Legion’s 2025 National Poppy Campaign

    Oct 24, 2025
    The Royal Canadian Legion’s National Poppy Campaign is set to launch in a week, with updated and returning initiatives. The National Poppy Campaign officially begins on Friday, October 31.

  • Ceremonial First Poppy presented to Canada’s Governor General

    Oct 20, 2025
    The Royal Canadian Legion presented the First Poppy of the 2025 National Poppy Campaign today, to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada. The Legion’s Dominion President, Berkley Lawrence, pinned her Poppy during the traditional event at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

  • Over 1000 athletes compete, records broken at Legion Nationals in Calgary

    Aug 20, 2025
    Intermittent rain and heat did not deter the hundreds of young competitors who displayed athletic prowess recently at The Royal Canadian Legion’s National Youth Track and Field Championships in Calgary from August 8-10. Records were broken as participants achieved personal bests, honed their athletic skills, and made new connections.

  • 47th annual Legion Nationals get underway in Calgary!

    Aug 8, 2025
    Over one thousand athletes from across Canada have descended upon Calgary for this year’s edition of the Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships. The Games are now officially underway at Foothills Athletic Park.

  • Royal Canadian Legion joins Veterans Affairs Canada at the 25th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    May 28, 2025
    The Royal Canadian Legion shared the history of how Canada’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier came to be, during a special Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) event in Ottawa this morning.

  • Serving, supporting, remembering… and a new Poppy Campaign collaboration

    Mar 11, 2025
    Canada’s Veterans are at the core of everything the The Royal Canadian Legion’s 270,000 members do, whether providing direct assistance, or running a local branch. From organizing the country’s National Remembrance Day Ceremony at a national level, to holding a peer support program at a local level, everything the Legion embarks upon leads to one overarching effort: supporting and remembering Canada’s Veterans and their families – military or RCMP.

  • Veterans, mental health, and the service dog connection

    Dec 6, 2024
    The Royal Canadian Legion has long been advocating for government-led national training standards for service dogs—amazing animals that provide a lifeline for Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police veterans living with operational stress injuries such as post traumatic stress disorder, or physical injury.

  • The Legion and Calgary Grey Cup Committee Honour Veterans at 2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast and VIP Reception

    Nov 27, 2024
    The Royal Canadian Legion and the Calgary Grey Cup Committee (CGGC) once again joined forces during the 111th Grey Cup Festival to honour Canada’s Veterans and celebrate the spirit of Western hospitality. The 2nd Annual Stampede Breakfast and VIP Reception brought together Grey Cup fans, local dignitaries, and Legion members for a day of fun, food, and Remembrance.

  • First Legion PhD scholarship recipient: Improving PTSD treatment for Veterans

    Nov 19, 2024
    Raphaelle Merlo of Laval University in Quebec is the first ever recipient of a new $50,000 PhD scholarship in Veteran Health Research, offered by The Royal Canadian Legion. She is embarking upon research related to mental health and traumatic events.