Gov. Gen. Arbour pays tribute to the Royal Canadian Legion on its 100th birthday
Arbour said the Legion has supported veterans for a century, as membership rose by 100,000 in the first half of 2026, officials said.
- Governor General Louise Arbour honored the Royal Canadian Legion at Ottawa's National War Memorial on Friday, marking the organization's 100th anniversary with a wreath-laying ceremony and poppy placement.
- Incorporated on July 17, 1926, the Legion was established to support veterans returning from the First World War dealing with injuries and trauma, later evolving to address mental health assistance and community connection.
- Canada Post unveiled a special 100th anniversary stamp to commemorate the milestone, while the national organization reported attracting 100,000 new members in the first half of 2026 through a free-membership campaign.
- Legion branches serve as vital community hubs across Canada, hosting remembrance ceremonies, volunteer initiatives, and supporting specialized veteran programs including service dog partnerships that receive provincial funding.
- With roughly 300,000 members across more than 1,350 branches, the Legion continues hosting local events like dinners and train tours, signaling sustained outreach as it enters its second century.
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A Century of Remembrance and Service: Royal Canadian Legion Marks 100 Years
The skirl of bagpipes has accompanied Canadian remembrance ceremonies for generations. For Laurie Duncan, the sound is deeply personal—her grandfather played soldiers into battle during World War I. Today, she is helping celebrate the Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary as pipe major of a Legion Centennial Band. As the Legion commemorates its own history—it was formally incorporated on July 17, 1926—it’s reflecting on a century of helping …
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Financial PostThe Royal Canadian Legion turns 100
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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,…
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620 CKRM The Source | Country Music, News, Sports in Sask…Royal Canadian Legion marks 100 years of supporting veterans in Regina
“It’s a huge milestone for us, and we couldn’t be more excited,” said Roberta Taylor, Provincial President of the Royal Canadian Legion – Saskatchewan Command.
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Yorkton Legion marks 100 years with time‑capsule opening and reflections from longtime members
YORKTON — The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 77 marked its 100th anniversary Friday with a full day of events, highlighted by the opening of a 40‑year‑old time capsule and memories shared by members who have shaped the organization across decades.
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Battlefords NOWRoyal Canadian Legion marks 100 years of service with community celebrations
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #2 in Prince Albert held a flag raising ceremony to mark it's 100th Anniversary celebration on Friday, July 17, 2026. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW Staff)
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