Legion news

Dec 1, 2017

The Royal Canadian Legion warns members of the public of a fraudulent website that is misrepresenting themselves as the Legion.

Nov 23, 2017

The Legion is assisting Veterans and their families every day through the Poppy Fund. Hear what some of them have to say.

Nov 11, 2017

Tens of thousands of people filled the grounds and streets around the National War Memorial, to remember and thank those who have given their lives in the military service of their country.

Nov 2, 2017

The Legion provides a Poppy Protocol to guide Canadians on appropriate and respectful wearing of the lapel Poppy. However, wearing a Poppy is a personal expression of Remembrance, and how someone chooses to wear a Poppy is always an individual choice.

Nov 1, 2017

The Royal Canadian Legion’s Dominion President David Flannigan is honoured to introduce Mrs. Diana Abel as the National Silver Cross Mother for 2017.

Oct 30, 2017

As Canada promises to never forget, the question of “Why is Remembrance Day important?” will always be a very personal question. Hear what some Canadians are saying about why they remember.

Oct 27, 2017

The Royal Canadian Legion is set to launch the 2017 version of its Virtual Poppy Drop in Ottawa this evening, with a digital light show featuring 117,000 virtual poppies representing each of Canada’s fallen since the beginning of the First World War.

Oct 23, 2017

The Royal Canadian Legion’s president David Flannigan presented the symbolic First Poppy to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.

Oct 17, 2017

The Poppy Store was recently redesigned to make it easier than ever to shop online for jewelry, clothing, accessories and other commemorative items to show you remember.

Oct 13, 2017

The unconquerable spirit of Invictus was brought to the world stage this September in Toronto, Ontario.