Centenary Anniversary: Membership soars!

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Legion 100 Poppy seeds GNWArticle contentBranches welcome growth ahead of the Legion’s official 100th Birthday on July 17Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentOTTAWA, Ontario, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Halfway through its anniversary year, the Legion’s membership has grown by 100,000 and now sits at well over 300,000 and counting, as existing members renew and thousands of new people join for free during 2026.

It is a welcome reality, and by the end of this year it is expected that figure will have grown significantly.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.

Article contentArticle content“We couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome!” exclaims Berkely Lawrence, Dominion President. “The increase in support across the country is an exciting development, bringing with it new energy, new ideas and great momentum as we head into our next century of service to our Veterans, families, and communities.”

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Browse here.Article contentMany Branches across the country couldn’t be happier, publicly sharing their feelings about the incredible growth, and in some cases doubling their local branch membership in record time. Branch 76 in Greater Sudbury has welcomed over 125 new members to date.

Branch 109 in Goderich, ON, recently shared its heartfelt welcome to new members on social media:Article content“With 88 new members already this year, it’s clear… something powerful is happening here. Community is growing.

Connection is thriving. And the Legion is stronger than ever… Moments like this remind us that we’re not just a building — we’re a place where people come together, support one another, and carry forward a legacy of service and remembrance…

Welcome to the Legion family.”Article content“Thank you to some of our newest members for joining us for our Meet and Greet … What a great group of people and some have already signed up to volunteer!”

posted Branch 176 in Forest, ON.Article contentArticle contentA highlight will be the organization’s official birthday on July 17, with a special ceremony planned at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, followed by a cake cutting event at Ottawa’s City Hall, including the unveiling of a new Canada Post stamp in celebration of the Legion’s milestone. Branches are also holding a variety of events on and around that date, from local parties to special piping performances for everyone to enjoy.

Article contentThe Legion is also encouraging Canadians to take part in its “Don’t Forget to Remember” initiative, which invites people to share thoughts of Remembrance by writing on “sticky” notes at their local branches. The notes will eventually be creatively incorporated into artistic renditions of Canadian Veterans. This artwork will later be displayed in public and shared online.

Article contentOver the past months, the Legion has been releasing a variety of branded Legion 100 items from ballcaps to pins, with many things selling out repeatedly. People everywhere can support additional initiatives below and be part of the fun in 2026!Article contentThe Legion’s Centenary “Win Big Giveaway” sweepstakes to win a Ford F-150 STX truck launched, with the grand prize to be presented by Ford Dealerships of Canada – official Centenary Partner.

The Royal Canadian Mint’s gold and silver Legion 100 commemorative collector coins, and collector set.Advertisement 1This advertisement has not loaded yet.Trending Carney appoints Canadian Tax Foundation chief Heather Evans as new head of the CRA News 37% of recent first-time buyers regret the size of mortgage they took on, says new report Personal Finance Advertisement 1Story continues belowThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

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