The Legion has welcomed 100,000 new members — an incredible milestone for the Legion family.

These members joined through the free membership offer. Now, as we look ahead to renewal, Branches have an important opportunity to help them see the value of staying part of the Legion: supporting Veterans, strengthening Remembrance, serving their communities, and belonging to a national family built on camaraderie and support.

Not every member will be ready to volunteer right away. A simple welcome, friendly invitation, Branch update, or low-pressure opportunity to connect can help members feel they belong — and that connection can make all the difference when it comes time to renew.

Find tools and resources to help Branches stay connected, support renewal, and promote the Legion: Marketing and PR resources.

With July 17, the Legion's official anniversary date, just days away, we are excited to learn about the celebrations, commemorations, and special anniversary activities taking place across the country.

Branches are marking the Legion’s 100^th anniversary in many meaningful ways, and we would love to see and share your photos, stories, and highlights. Let’s celebrate this milestone together and show the strength of the Legion community from coast to coast to coast.

Tag us on social media so we can follow along and help share your celebrations.

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Some stories we’ve seen so far:

• Canadian Legion celebrates 100 years alongside Sudbury Branch 76 – CTVNews
• Celebrating in the North: Inuvik to celebrate 100 years of The Royal Canadian Legion
• Weyburn Legion to host 100th anniversary celebration and honour guard fundraiser

By now, all Branches should have received their Don’t Forget to Remember kit containing sticky notes, display materials, instructions, and return packaging.

This initiative is being promoted nationally and encourages Canadians to stop by their local Legion Branch to share their message of Remembrance.

Please have your kit readily available and be prepared to welcome visitors who may be coming into your Branch to take part.

Branches are asked to mail their kits back using the return packaging by July 31.

Members are more likely to renew when they feel welcomed, informed, valued, and connected to their Branch throughout the year.

To support Branches, we are sharing a new bilingual guide: Keeping Members Connected.

The guide includes practical ideas, discussion questions, and ready-to-use messages to help Branches strengthen member connection, participation, communication, and renewal.

Branches are encouraged to review the guide at an upcoming meeting and choose one or two simple actions to start with.

The Committee Reports and Resolutions document for the 2026 Dominion Convention are now available.

Branches are asked to download the document and provide it to the delegate attending Convention on the Branch’s behalf so they can review the materials before proceedings begin.

The 50^th Dominion Convention will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from August 22 to 26, 2026, as we celebrate 100 years of service to Canada.

An Observer registration link is also now available for Legion Members and members of the public who wish to attend the Convention in Winnipeg to watch the proceedings. Observer registration is $80 and must be completed online by Friday, August 14.

Visit Legion.ca/2026Convention for details.

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.

The annual Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships will get underway in Regina on August 7. Thanks to the support of Branches and Provincial Commands, more than 1,000 young athletes will have the opportunity to compete nationally.

Download the 2026 calendar and start planning the dates and activities your Branch will promote, commemorate, celebrate or raise awareness of over the coming year.

Forward this email to your Branch Executives, Committee Members and other Members to keep them up-to-date on important updates and information.

All Branch emails are also available on the Member Services website.