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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SERVICE
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Centenary Anniversary: The Royal Canadian Legion turns 100!
The Royal Canadian Legion - GlobeNewswire
OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is excited to kick off its 100th anniversary by offering free membership to all new members who join in 2026. They will become part of the great legacy of an organization whose chief mission revolves around serving Veterans and their families.
“We are so proud of this organization and its members and thrilled at the prospect of welcoming new members from all parts of Canada to our ranks during our centenary year, many of whom we hope will be with us for a long time to come,” says Berkley Lawrence, Dominion President. “Among them, will be great volunteers, fresh ideas, and all of them will truly strengthen our dedicated and growing membership of over 270,000 people.”
Born in the wake of the First World War with an initial focus on advocacy, the Legion is still going strong a hundred years after its incorporation in 1926. Still an advocate for Veterans and their families, still the guardian of Remembrance, and still an impressive community force – with over 1,350 branches throughout the country. Queen Elizabeth II granted the Legion the word “Royal” in 1960, and Canada’s Governor General remains the viceregal patron of The Royal Canadian Legion to this day.
Commemorating Canada's Indigenous Veterans
Canada’s Indigenous people have a long history of military service, from the time of the American Revolution to the modern era. Joseph Brant fought alongside the Loyalists to prevent the spread of the revolution into what is now Canada. Four generations later, his great great-grandson, Lt. Cameron Brant died in battle at Ypres. Down through the years, heroes such as Tecumseh, who died in 1813 at the battle of the Thames, George McLean, a veteran of the Boer War who was wounded in heroic action at Vimy Ridge, and Word War II and Korea Veteran Tommy Prince, recipient of the Military Medal and the Silver Star, exemplify the commitment to principles that are essential to the fabric of Canadian Society today.
The Royal Canadian Legion is honoured to recognize the contributions of today’s Indigenous Members of the Canadian Forces as well as their ancestors.
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Everyone has their own reason for joining the Legion. Whether you are a Veteran yourself, you are supporting military family and friends, or you just want to do the right thing, there are countless reasons to join. Anyone can be a member. Join us in working together to serve Canada’s Veterans at www.legion.ca.
A Legion membership means you are supporting thousands of Veterans across Canada and honouring their memory. You are supporting Veterans to:
-get the benefits they deserve through Veterans Affairs Canada,
-adjust to civilian life,
-get financial assistance when in need,
-find help for mental health,
-finding suitable accommodation,
-And more!
Our mission is to serve Veterans, including serving military and RCMP members and their families, to promote Remembrance, and to serve our communities and our country.
The Legion serves all Veterans
The Royal Canadian Legion was founded by Veterans and for Veterans. We advocate for the care and benefits for all who served Canada, regardless of when or where they served. The Legion also provides representation and assistance to Veterans, including currently serving Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, and their families, and access to our services is available to them at no cost, whether or not they are Legion members. The Legion helps thousands of Veterans each year and makes significant positive changes in their lives.
The Legion exists so that Canada never forgets
The Legion understands the importance of honouring past sacrifices and acknowledging the courage of those who served and still serve today. Through Remembrance Day ceremonies, the Poppy campaign, commemorative activities, youth education programs and more, the Legion helps Canadians to honour and remember.