The Royal Canadian Legion issued a release noting that it supports recommendations contained in the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA) report called: The New Veterans Charter: Moving Forward. “The Standing Committee has examined the New Veterans Charter thoroughly and has brought forward recommendations that are pertinent to all of Canada’s Veterans,” said Gordon Moore, dominion president … Read more
The Royal Canadian Legion acknowledged Aboriginal Awareness Week as well as the many Aboriginal cultures in Canada, including First Nations, the Inuit and the Metis. “This week, designed to honour the Canadian Mosaic is a welcomed part of our Canadian Heritage,” said dominion president of The Royal Canadian Legion, Gordon Moore. “We are pleased not only … Read more
The Royal Canadian Legion announced that Comrades Daniel Demers from Legion Branch 11 Lacolle et district Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu, Quebec and Andre Wesseling from Legion Branch 88 Maple Ridge, British Colombia, will be representing the legion at the 98th annual Nijmegen March held in the Netherlands between 15 and 18 July 2014. Call 613-591-3335 x 241.
Canadian World War Two veterans of the “Murmansk Run” are now able to wear their Arctic Star medals thanks in part to the strong advocacy of the Royal Canadian Legion. “There are some 200 Veterans of this action still alive today and we are so pleased these brave Veterans are now authorized to proudly wear their … Read more
The Legion is hosting the first Homeless Veterans Forum which is being held at Legion House in Ottawa, between April 15 and 16, 2014. It is still a tragic problem in Canada that Veterans, who have served their country, protecting Canadian freedoms, find themselves in very dire circumstances. “More than 60 participants from across the country are … Read more
Gordon Moore, dominion president of The Royal Canadian Legion, announced the winners of the legion’s Poster and Literary Contests at Dominion Command. “Since 1960, the Legion has been sponsoring Poster and Literary contests in its efforts to perpetuate Remembrance among all Canadians,” said Moore. “I am pleased to report that, this past year more than … Read more
Dominion president of The Royal Canadian Legion, Gordon Moore, acknowledged the end of a significant era for the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan on Wednesday. “After more than twelve years and at a cost to Canada of the lives of 158 soldiers, one diplomat, one journalist and two civilian contractors, we have lowered the Canadian flag in … Read more
Gordon Moore, dominion president of The Royal Canadian Legion, acknowledged the United Nations’ theme for International Women’s Day for 2014: “Equality for Women is Progress for All” by recognizing the social, political and economic achievements of women past, present and future on the special day. “From the perspective of our Veterans, women have always supported … Read more
The Royal Canadian Legion was on Parliament Hill March 6, taking a strong advocacy message to government about the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act – also known as the New Veterans Charter. The Royal Canadian Legion never fully or unconditionally supported the New Veterans Charter. When the NVC was introduced in … Read more
Gordon Moore, dominion president of The Royal Canadian Legion expressed mixed emotions with the outcome of [federal] budget. “I am very pleased that the issue of a dignified funeral for the most vulnerable, low income [v]eterans has finally been resolved.” said Moore. “The [l]egion was singled out in the 2013 [b]udget in that the [g]overnment stated it … Read more
