Membership
The Royal Canadian Legion Welcomes You!
The Royal Canadian Legion was formed in 1925 with a membership of 50,000. The Legion’s commitment to the Remembrance of those who gave their lives for peace and freedom is as valid today as it was then. Today the Legion is the largest community service organization in Canada with 500,000 members and 1660 branches in Canada, the USA and Germany. As well as service to Veterans and the community, the Legion has a strong and continuing commitment in promoting Canada’s contribution to world peace, the protection of Canadian sovereignty and the preservation of national unity.
As the years take their toll on Canada’s veteran population, the Legion needs the infusion of new blood in order to maintain the many services provided by The Royal Canadian Legion to communities across Canada.
Membership was originally restricted to those who had served in Canada’s Armed Forces. The Royal Canadian Legion is proud of its military heritage and still maintains close ties with the Armed Forces today; however, over the years, categories of membership have evolved to include other members of the community.
There are a many benefits for joining the legion including a number of discounts from businesses, to see all the benefits of joining the Legion click here
Information about joining the legion is available at our legion in Chemainus