On July 17, 1926, The Royal Canadian Legion was officially incorporated by a Special Act of Parliament, giving the organization a permanent foundation to support Veterans, lead Remembrance, establish Branches across the country, and bring Canadians together in service.

Now, 100 years later, the Legion continues to carry that mission forward.

As our official anniversary date approaches, Legion Branches across Canada are marking this milestone in meaningful ways — through commemorations, community events, open houses, barbecues, special activities, and moments of Remembrance.

This milestone comes during a year of renewed momentum, with Legion membership growing by 100,000 so far in 2026 and now reaching well over 300,000 members across Canada and abroad. Read more about this exciting growth and the Legion’s Centenary celebrations.

Reach out to your local Legion Branch to see what’s happening in your community.

However you choose to take part, thank you for being part of the Legion’s 100-year story.

As we mark 100 years of service to Canada, there are many ways for members and supporters to take part, learn more, and celebrate this once-in-a-century milestone.

Legion Members who renewed for 2026 and Lifetime Members are automatically entered for a chance to win a Ford F‑150. Members can also receive up to two extra chances to win by shopping online and donating online.

Visit the Legion’s centenary history website to learn more about the people, milestones, and moments that have shaped the Legion’s first century of service, support, and Remembrance.

Special Royal Canadian Mint coins are available to mark the Legion’s 100^th anniversary — a lasting keepsake of this historic year.

The Legion 100 tulip is also available while supplies last, offering members and supporters another meaningful way to mark the centenary at home, at a Branch, or in the community.

Remembrance is not limited to one day. It lives in the stories we carry, the names we speak, and the gratitude we pass from one generation to the next.

As part of the Legion’s 100^th anniversary, Canadians are invited to write a message of Remembrance that will become part ofcommemorative murals honouring service, sacrifice, and the memory of the Fallen.

Visit a participating Legion Branch before July 31 to write your message, or take part online by sharing a photo of your handwritten message on social media using #DontForgetToRemember.

Each year, the Legion supports Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services’ Operation Canada Day, helping send care packages to deployed Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP personnel.

This year, the Legion helped send 3,000 Canada Day kits to those serving abroad — a small but meaningful reminder that Canadians are thinking of them and grateful for their service.

The initiative continues a long Legion tradition of supporting troop morale, dating back to the Second World War.

The Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships will take place in Regina beginning August 7, bringing together more than 1,000 young athletes from across Canada.

For more than 50 years, the Legion has proudly supported youth through training and competition in track and field. Today, Legion Nationals remain Canada’s premier and only nationwide competition for U16 and U18 athletes.

The event is also about more than sport. Each year, young athletes have the opportunity to learn about Remembrance, service, leadership, and the Legion’s role in supporting Veterans and communities across Canada.

Surviving spouses or common-law partners of military or RCMP members or Veterans, and their dependent children, may be entitled to Veterans Affairs Canada benefits.

The Veterans Ombud has developed a guide to help survivors navigate available VAC benefits.

57,000 Legion members have saved a combined total of over $3.8 million through our MemberPerks^® program!

Check out this latest offer, and many more! With MemberPerks^®, you can shop online or in-store at local and national stores and service providers and save $1000s every year. It’s a great way to support the Legion, local businesses, and your wallet.

Sign up for MemberPerks^® today. It’s free with your Legion membership.

Are you actively involved in supporting Branch operations, campaigns, administrative tasks, committee work, or other similar roles? Our monthly Legion Branch Dispatch shares important information to support Branch activities.

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