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Canada Remembers – D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
Canadians took part in many hard struggles to help the Allies to victory during the Second World War. D-Day and the Battle of Normandy was one of the best-known chapters of the entire conflict and our service members would play an important role in this pivotal campaign.
Legion calls for immediate action on defence policy/spending
The Royal Canadian Legion is calling for robust action after learning that Canada’s extraordinary Canadian Armed Forces members may be facing unnecessary risks. Media reports of insufficient equipment and support – whether while in garrison or deployed - must be taken seriously.
Veterans and service dogs: Legion commits significant funds
The Legion’s Ontario Command, its Branches, and Ladies’ Auxiliaries have made a crucial donation to Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC) to help continue its work to pair more Veterans with life-changing service dogs. These exceptional dogs are trained to help reduce Veteran anxiety in public settings, redirect attention to more positive activities, help with nightmare interruption and in stabilizing sleep patterns.
On being a Legion member
Ask a Legion member what it means to be part of a group that cares deeply for Veterans, and you’ll hear words like “a very positive experience” or “saved my life.” You’ll also hear about fun and comradeship.
30th Anniversary of the end of the Gulf War - Veterans Affairs Canada
28 February 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the end of the Gulf War. After Iraq invaded Kuwait, Canada joined a coalition of more than 35 countries to help liberate the small Gulf nation. More than 4,000 Canadians served in the Gulf War.
Final phase of $14M federal support fund rolls out to Branches
05/07/2021
The last of the funding allocated to The Royal Canadian Legion by Veterans Affairs Canada was disbursed this week. In the third and final distribution phase, 885 Branches shared the remaining $3.8 million. Read More
Branch 605 Receives Funds
Dec. 2020: Our Branch 605 was the grateful recipient of $10,845.05 of Federal support dollars. These funds will assist with our operating expenses during the pandemic. Thank you to the Federal Government, Veterans Affairs Canada and Dominion Command. Click the button below to read the full Legion article.
Dispatch
Click on the button below to see a selection of recent Dispatch editions. There are lots of interesting articles to keep you up to date on important Legion issues and stories.