Gordon Moore, the dominion president of the Royal Canadian Legion is pleased to support the changes announced that will end the deduction of disability pensions from the income programs of disabled veterans helping to improve their financial security. On behalf of the more than 330,000 member organization, Moore said that the legion is happy with … Read more
The Royal Canadian Legion will build a “Virtual Wall of Honour and Remembrance” to honour all deceased veterans. The appearance of the virtual wall will coincide with the National Remembrance Day ceremony, organized by the legion on behalf of and for all Canadians. It will be displayed on the large video screens prior to the … Read more
The Royal Canadian Legion’s Dominion Command is appalled that an anti-aboriginal 'joke' was published in a newsletter from the Cranbrook, BC, branch. Dominion president Gordon Moore said he is aware of the remarks made in the 'joke' towards Canada's aboriginals and does not deem it as acceptable behaviour for any branch of The Royal Canadian … Read more
The Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command, the legion’s national headquarters, would like to thank all individuals who have made donations to repair the toppled Inukshuk memorial to Afghanistan veterans. The repairs have been completed free of charge by Dan Moriarty of Moriarty’s Property Maintenance. The full release is available online. Call 613-591-3335.
Accredited delegates representing the 330,000 members of the Royal Canadian Legion voted on 92 resolutions at their 44th Legion Dominion Convention held in Halifax between June to and 13, 2012. The passed resolutions gave Dominion Command its direction for the next two years. The Dominion Convention is the legion’s ruling body and meets every two … Read more
Paul Gross, television and movie actor, is the Royal Canadian Legion’s first recipient of the Legion’s Founders Award. The award was announced at the legion’s Dominion Convention in Halifax. More information is available online. Call 613-297-5853.
The Royal Canadian Legion has announced a new national homeless veterans initiative at its 44th Dominion Convention being held in Halifax. The national “Leave The Streets Behind” initiative takes advantage of programs already being run by four of its provincial commands. It also provides money from Dominion Command to help with start-up costs. More information … Read more
Members of the Royal Canadian Legion from across Canada, the United States, Mexico and Europe have started to arrive in Halifax for the 44th Legion Dominion Convention. The convention is the Legion’s ruling body and meets every two years. By June 10, approximately 1200 delegates representing the legion's 330,000 members and its 1,450 branches will … Read more
In response to the veterans ombudsman’s report, "Veterans’ Right to Fair Adjudication," the Royal Canadian Legion says the federal government must make improvements to the veterans review and appeal board in fairness to veterans. Dominion president of the Royal Canadian Legion Patricia Varga said in 60 per cent of the 140 decisions reviewed by the … Read more
Dominion president of The Royal Canadian Legion Patricia Varga said the federal government must honour the landmark federal court decision regarding the Service Income Security Insurance Plan, which ruled in favour of injured veterans. Varga said veterans were there for Canadians and now Canadians need to be there for them. Call 613-591-3335 x 241.
