Published on Jun 19, 2017 10:30 am
We are very proud to be associated with the upcoming Invictus Games. We’re especially happy to salute the serving members and Veterans who have earned the privilege of wearing the maple leaf for Team Canada. Read in browser »
We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of the new Royal Canadian Legion website. The new site is designed to make it easier for our members and online visitors to honour Veterans and be part of everything we do to help them.
Soon you’ll be able to browse through the site’s rich content with the improved navigation, find a place to get involved in your community with the Branch locator tool, get the latest news and stories by connecting with us on different platforms — and so much more. Stay tuned for the new Legion.ca!
Legion receives honourable award
Dominion President David Flannigan accepted the 2017 General Sir Arthur Currie Award on May 13 on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion and all Legionnaires.
You might not know that the Legion has one the largest community volunteer bases in the country — and that Legionnaires do much more than distribute Poppies on Remembrance Day.
Annual poster and literary award recipients announced
For almost 60 years, children across Canada have honoured Veterans by participating in the Legion’s annual Poster and Literary Contests. This year’s results are in!
The only national youth sporting event of its kind in Canada is headed to Brandon, Manitoba August 11-13! Spread the word to the youth in your area about the opportunity to compete in the Legion Nationals. Registration is open until August 3.
Poppy bird feederDid you know the Legion Poppy bird feeder can improve the survival of wild bird populations? Ideal for year-round feeding, it can bring style and colour to your outdoor garden space, while supporting our Veterans in the process.
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Published on Jun 08, 2017 01:28 pm
The Government of Canada’s new Defence Policy was announced yesterday afternoon, with a focus on investing in its people, the military’s long term capabilities, growth and transparency, and operating with a new vision for the future. Read in browser »
Recently, there have been articles in the news about government funding for national war memorials. Honouring and remembering Canada’s Fallen Veterans is a large part the Legion’s mission, and has been one of our principal objectives since our inception. The Royal Canadian Legion is monitoring this issue closely.
Canadians are fiercely proud of our Veterans, and it is understandable that the topic of memorials and cenotaphs can be near and dear to many of our hearts. So why are these memorials so important to Canadians? Unlike monuments, which are structures that pay tribute to the achievements, heritage, or ideals of a person, group, event or time in history, war memorials and cenotaphs are built to honour and remember those killed in conflicts. They remind us of the sacrifices Veterans made for our country and for the peace and freedoms we have today.
War memorials do not glorify war. They are not about portraying political views of the past or the divisive lines between nations. They are not about showcasing military achievements or engagements. War memorials are important symbols of Canada’s commitment to remembering the sacrifices and losses of the men and women who served our nation. They are a focal point for Remembrance ceremonies and commemorations to express gratitude, sorrow, loss, and reflection. They provide a place to honour our Fallen, those beloved family members, friends and comrades who served and sacrificed for peace. War memorials help us to never forget.
The Legion is dedicated to ensuring Canadians have opportunities to remember Canada’s Fallen Veterans. Whether on a national scale such as the National War Memorial, or locally through community memorials and cenotaphs, Legion members work tirelessly to advocate for, fundraise and coordinate the building and maintenance of memorials and cenotaphs to ensure their community has a place where people can gather to remember our Fallen heroes. We encourage all Canadians to visit their local war memorial or cenotaph and take a moment to pause, to reflect, to thank and to Remember.
Published on May 15, 2017 10:30 am
On Saturday, May 13, Dominion President David Flannigan accepted, on behalf of The Royal Canadian Legion and our more than 275,000 Legionnaires, Valour Canada’s 2017 General Sir Arthur Currie Award. Read in browser »
War memorials do not glorify war. They are not about portraying political views of the past or the divisive lines between nations. They are not about showcasing military achievements or engagements. War memorials are important symbols of Canada’s commitment to remembering the sacrifices and losses of the men and women who served our nation. They are a focal point for Remembrance ceremonies and commemorations to express gratitude, sorrow, loss, and reflection. They provide a place to honour our Fallen, those beloved family members, friends and comrades who served and sacrificed for peace. War memorials help us to never forget.
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