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Veteran well-being, new members, and a youth Ambassador
Feb 20, 2024
From helping thousands of Veterans receive the help they needed, to advocating for Canadian policies and actions that will further improve Veteran well-being, the Legion is looking back on important successes in 2023. It is also celebrating a welcome increase in new membership. In this end of year review, learn more about the varied projects undertaken by the Legion’s National Headquarters and how they contributed to its overall mission.
Read how the Legion helped a Veteran access benefits through Veterans Affairs Canada
Dec 14, 2023
We received a testimonial from a Veteran who, years after his retirement, developed hearing loss and tinnitus, and reached out to The Royal Canadian Legion for assistance in accessing Veterans Affairs Canada benefits. This was his experience...
The Poppy Store Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Dec 6, 2023
Legion partners with Calgary Grey Cup Committee to honour Canada's Veterans
Dec 5, 2023
The Royal Canadian Legion hosts Canada’s 2023 National Remembrance Day Ceremony
Nov 11, 2023
Tens of thousands of participants gathered at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony this year. The Royal Canadian Legion hosted the solemn yet striking event at the National War Memorial in Ottawa; in honour of all those who have given their lives in service to Canada.
Advertising Blackout!…Legion encourages remembrance with unique initiative
Nov 7, 2023
Thousands of digital advertising signs across the country will go black on Remembrance Day this year, to be replaced with a message of remembrance and three important figures: 11-11-11. “On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we hope that everyone who is in a position to do so, will stop and take two minutes of silence,” says Bruce Julian, Dominion President.
The Royal Canadian Legion names Canada’s 2023 National Silver Cross Mother
Nov 1, 2023
The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to share the story of this year’s National Silver Cross Mother, Gloria Hooper, of St. Claude, Manitoba. Mrs. Hooper will represent all Silver Cross Mothers when she places a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Remembrance Day.
Prayers can still be a part of Remembrance Day ceremonies
Oct 27, 2023
It is The Royal Canadian Legion that organizes the National Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa, as well as many others across our country. Prayer will remain an important part of Remembrance Day ceremonies organized by the Legion, including the one at the National War Memorial.
The Royal Canadian Legion National Poppy Campaign begins
Oct 27, 2023
With thousands of donation boxes across the country, biodegradable poppies, and touching new stories about Canada’s Veterans, The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2023 National Poppy Campaign is now officially underway.
Legion’s 2023 National Poppy Campaign launches October 27
Oct 23, 2023
Volunteers across the country are ramping up for The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2023 National Poppy Campaign, set for launch on Friday, October 27. “Funds raised allow us to support our Veterans, their families, and communities. Our focus on Remembrance during this time is also an important part of our mission to never forget Canada’s fallen.”
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