The weeks leading up to Remembrance Day are among the most important and visible times of the year for Legion Branches. Across the country, Branches and volunteers are preparing for the Poppy Campaign, organizing ceremonies and creating opportunities for Canadians to honour and remember those who served and sacrificed.

Thank you for the important work you do in your communities to keep Remembrance strong and ensure the tradition continues for generations to come.

The Royal Canadian Legion is deeply saddened by the tragic incident at CFB Wainwright, Alberta, that resulted in the loss of lives and numerous injuries. The Legion extends its heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those affected, and stands in solidarity with the entire Canadian Armed Forces community during this difficult time.

In honour of those who lost their lives, Legion flags across the country will be flown at half-mast in Remembrance.

Make sure your Branch has everything it needs to run a successful campaign and help Canadians Remember. We recently sent an email with all the details for the 2026 National Poppy Campaign, including how to coordinate with local businesses, access promotional posters, and campaigns to be aware of. If you missed it, you can view the email for all the information and links.

Branches hosting or supporting a Remembrance Day ceremony are encouraged to add their event to the Legion.ca Ceremony Locator by October 23, 2026.

National promotions will direct Canadians to Legion.ca/ceremony to find local events.

Submit your ceremony details today to ensure your event is included.

Thanks to the support of Legion Branches across Canada, thousands of handwritten messages of Remembrance were collected as part of the Don't Forget to Remember campaign.

Now, those messages are about to become part of something special.

On October 24, discover how your Branch's efforts are helping bring Remembrance to life in a new way.

We are pleased to share a new reference sheet from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission that helps identify the most common types of military headstones found in Canada. The guide provides simple visual references, along with the appropriate contact information for reporting maintenance concerns. We encourage Legion Branches to share this resource with members and those interested in the care of Veteran and war graves in Canada.

Presentation slides from the Convention workshops are now available to view and reference. Explore the presentations for key information, ideas and resources shared during the sessions.

The Dominion Command Sports Committee is calling for Branch applications to host the 2028 Dominion Eight Ball Championships from 26 May to 29 May 2028.

Memo and application forms are available on the Member Services Website: Host a National Championship.

The application timeline is December 15, 2026; a Branch submission must be sent to Dominion Command through a Provincial Command.

For more information, please contact the Dominion Sports Committee Coordinator, Emily Gentès, at 1-888-556-6222 ext. 342 or at egentes@legion.ca.

Effective January 1, 2027, BC/Yukon Command's per capita tax will increase by $2.00.

BC/Yukon Branches must process all 2027 renewals at the current rate before the Membership Portal closes for the December holidays. Renewals processed in January will be subject to the new rate. Backdating will not be permitted.

The Memorial Cross (more often referred to as the Silver Cross) was first authorized on December 1, 1919 as a memento of personal loss and sacrifice on the part of widows and mothers of Canadian sailors, aviators and soldiers who died for their country during the war. Today, the National Silver Cross Mother is chosen by the Legion among nominations made by Legion Provincial Commands and individuals to represent the mothers of Canada at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa.

There are still many notable dates left in 2026 that your Branch can promote, commemorate, celebrate or raise awareness.

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.