Legion news

Nov 1, 2018

The Royal Canadian Legion’s Dominion President, Thomas D. Irvine, CD, is proud and honoured to present this year’s National Silver Cross Mother to Canada.

Oct 31, 2018

The Royal Canadian Legion and VIA Rail Canada together unveiled a new massive poppy-wrapped locomotive at the train company’s Ottawa station today.

Oct 26, 2018

The Royal Canadian Legion National Poppy Campaign is officially underway with thousands of poppies available to Canadians at Legion branches and numerous locations around the country.

Oct 24, 2018

With five symbolic peals from the HMCS Carleton Naval Bell, The Royal Canadian Legion in partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada launched Bells of Peace in Ottawa today.

Oct 22, 2018

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, received the symbolic First Poppy from The Royal Canadian Legion’s Dominion President, Thomas D. Irvine, CD, in Ottawa today.

Sep 11, 2018

The Royal Canadian Legion is supportive of the new Veteran’s Service Card introduced today by Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence, but is still pushing for further changes.

Aug 28, 2018

His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex was recognized with the 2018 Founders Award during The Royal Canadian Legion’s Dominion Convention in Ottawa.

Aug 28, 2018

New ideas and new resolutions mark the outcome of the 2018 Royal Canadian Legion’s 47th Dominion Convention wrapping up in Winnipeg, Manitoba this week.

Aug 27, 2018

Tom Irvine was acclaimed as The Royal Canadian Legion’s new Dominion President at the organization’s 47th Dominion Convention held this year in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Jul 23, 2018

Each year, the Legion helps thousands of Veterans and their families, free of charge, across this country and abroad. Through the support of our membership, we are making a difference.