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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jun 25, 2018
The Legion is pleased to introduce a second participant in this year’s Nijmegen March in the Netherlands this summer.
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Jun 20, 2018
We find VAC policies to be extremely complex, despite our repeated advice to provide simple, clear communication so Veterans can understand the impact of any changes on their lives.
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Jun 7, 2018
All motorcycle riders are welcome at Legion branches and events, but the new policy means outlaw motorcycle members would need to remove their colours first.
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Jun 5, 2018
Close to 150 motorcycles and over 200 riders took part in the 2018 National Memorial Ride at the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood in Ottawa this year.
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Jun 5, 2018
As a non-partisan organization focused on helping Veterans, their families and their communities, The Royal Canadian Legion does not get involved in elections or platforms.
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May 28, 2018
Legion Riders was created by and for Legion members to demonstrate unity - as Veterans and Veteran supporters – and to share our support.
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May 18, 2018
It’s a milestone year for the 2018 MasterCard Memorial Cup, and the Legion is once again a strong supporter of the event being held from May 18-27 in Regina.
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May 17, 2018
We are pleased to announce Mike Gardiner of Vancouver Branch 176 has won our latest member contest!
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May 9, 2018
The Royal Canadian Legion will be represented at this year’s Nijmegen March by Ryan Ference, a member of Branch #39 in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan.
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May 7, 2018
The process for requesting assistance and support through a Legion Command Office is the same for all Veterans, regardless of whether the injury is physical or mental or whether the Veteran needs other support.
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Apr 13, 2018
The Royal Canadian Legion grew from a history of service. Today, we continue that tradition by volunteering to build a stronger Canada.
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Apr 9, 2018
Congratulations to Erin Quinn from Charlottetown, PEI for winning the Royal Canadian Legion’s January Poppy Store VIA Rail Contest!
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Apr 8, 2018
The Canadian flag and all Royal Canadian Legion flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, April 9 in observance of Vimy Ridge Day 2018.
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Mar 22, 2018
From supporting the Invictus Games to advocating for research into a controversial drug prescribed to soldiers, 2017 at The Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command was full of activity.