Legion news

Aug 27, 2026

The installation of new senior elected officers marked the close of The Royal Canadian Legion’s 50th anniversary convention in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Sharon McKeown from Milton, Ontario is the organization’s new Dominion President. “Here I stand before you with great pride,” she said. “Moving forward, I believe strengthening our branches, the foundation of the organization where Veterans of every age and era can find comradeship, where communities gather, where Remembrance is kept alive and Canadians see our Legions in action, to be a priority of each level of command,” she said in her inaugural speech.

Aug 25, 2026

With a parade from Winnipeg’s Legislature to its cenotaph for a thoughtful Remembrance ceremony, The Royal Canadian Legion began the first day of its national convention which is held every two years in Canada.

Aug 9, 2026

With Saskatchewan’s lieutenant governor firing the pistol to officially open the 48th annual Legion National Championships during the opening ceremonies, competition got underway on Friday August 6. Over 800 athletes from across Canada have gathered at Regina’s Canada Games Complex in Saskatchewan to compete in a range of track and field events until August 9.

Jul 23, 2026

The Royal Canadian Legion is pleased to announce Nanaimo, British Columbia as the next host city for the 2028 and 2029 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships. “The kind of unbridled passion from the Nanaimo planning team is exactly what it takes to hold successful games,” says Dominion President Berkley Lawrence.

Jul 18, 2026

The Royal Canadian Legion proudly commemorated its 100th anniversary at the National War Memorial in Ottawa today, joined by invited dignitaries, Veterans, Legion members, and the public. Incorporated on July 17, 1926, the country’s largest Veteran support and community service organization recalled highlights of its history of Remembrance.

Jul 8, 2026

Halfway through its anniversary year, the Legion’s membership has grown by 100,000 and now sits at well over 300,000 and counting, as existing members renew and thousands of new people join for free during 2026.

Apr 2, 2026

Mar 31, 2026

With a variety of celebratory projects and events underway, The Royal Canadian Legion is thrilled to have already welcomed close to 67,000 new members to date during its free membership year. Here’s a quick lookback at some highlights over the first few months of celebration!

Mar 27, 2026

The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2025 was a year of meaningful impact—supporting thousands of Veterans and families, expanding national and international partnerships, and driving strong membership growth. From record-breaking Poppy Campaign results to new research funding and youth programs, the organization also laid the groundwork for its 100th anniversary in 2026. Discover how the Legion continues to evolve while staying rooted in service, remembrance, and community.

Mar 10, 2026

The years between the Legion’s founding and its 2026 Centenary celebrations were filled with tragedies and triumphs, struggles and successes, conflicts and comradery. And they are captured in stunning detail in a new interactive website that chronicles the Legion’s history from its beginnings to the present day. The new website delves deep into the Legion’s 100 years of service to Veterans and Canada, highlighting close to 50 key dates and milestones.