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The Royal Canadian Legion responds to federal budget 2021
Apr 19, 2021
The Royal Canadian Legion is pleased to see this year’s budget not only contains a critical focus on pandemic support and recovery, but also outlines a range of investments that will prove beneficial to Veterans and their families.
Bringing comfort to Canada’s ill and injured Veterans, one quilt at a time
Apr 13, 2021
Canadian Armed Forces members, past and present, have served our country and sacrificed so much for the freedoms we enjoy today. Many bear the scars, visible and invisible, of their service. One organization has found a unique and heartwarming way to bring comfort to Canada’s ill and injured Veterans.
Veterans and service dogs: Legion commits significant funds
Mar 19, 2021
The Legion’s Ontario Command, its Branches, and Ladies’ Auxiliaries have made a crucial donation to Wounded Warriors Canada to help continue its work to pair more Veterans with life-changing service dogs.
On being a Legion member
Mar 11, 2021
Ask a Legion member what it means to be part of a group that cares deeply for Veterans, and you’ll hear words like “a very positive experience” or “saved my life.” You’ll also hear about fun and comradeship.
Message from the Dominion President
Mar 9, 2021
Dominion President Thomas D. Irvine, CD shares organizational updates with members in this video presentation.
Cancelled: 45th National Youth Track and Field Championships
Mar 2, 2021
The Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships have been cancelled for the second year in a row, due to the pandemic. The 2021 event was originally scheduled to take place in Sherbrooke, Quebec from August 6-8.
Second wave of federal support dollars reaches Legion Branches
Feb 26, 2021
Three quarters of The Royal Canadian Legion’s 1380 Branches have now received close to three quarters of the support dollars available through a federal aid package. The Veterans Organization Emergency Support Fund (VOESF) announced last November provided a total of $14 million in assistance for Legion Branches in need of help.
Legion commends Veteran transition program
Feb 18, 2021
On February 18, the Legion Dominion President released a statement in support of the government’s announcement that a trial Veteran transition program is underway at Petawawa.
New home: New life
Feb 10, 2021
Getting the keys to a new apartment is literally like getting a new lease on life for Veterans moving into “Veterans’ House” in Ottawa. The Legion’s Ontario Command took an active role in locating homeless Veterans to move into the new home.
'Veterans for veterans': Legion builds apartment for fellow Veterans
Jan 28, 2021
A wonderful story about Legion members joining together to help fellow Veterans find housing by building an apartment building.
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