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Why join the Legion?
We are Veterans, family of Veterans, and Canadians without military affiliation,
coming together to support those who serve.
Join us, make a difference, and access great member benefits too.
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Why join the Legion?
We are Veterans, family of Veterans, and Canadians without military affiliation,
coming together to support those who serve.
Join us, make a difference, and access great member benefits too.
Why joining the Legion makes a difference
We support Canada's
Veterans
✔ free services and financial supports
✔ advocate for government action
✔ outreach to Veterans in need
We help Canada
Remember
✔ host Remembrance activities
✔ ensure all Canadians can wear a Poppy
✔ educate youth on Remembrance
We support our communities
✔ over 240,000 member volunteers
✔ 1,300 Branches supporting Veterans
✔ helping our communities grow
Membership comes with benefits
A monthly member newsletter with the latest news from the Legion
Save $1000s through local and national deals and discounts with MemberPerks.
Special member offers through our Member Benefit Partners
A paid subscription to Legion Magazine
Exclusive member products at the Legion Poppy Store
An official Legion membership card
Opportunities to participate in member sports, activities and sweepstakes
Volunteer opportunities through your Legion branch
Opportunities to add your voice to local and national Legion efforts
You don't have to be a Veteran to support a Veteran
Membership options
Ordinary membership
Includes still serving and retired military, reservists, RCMP, police officers, Canadian Coast Guard, and others listed in the General By-Laws.
Associate membership
Includes parents, spouses, widows, widowers, children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews of a person who is or was eligible for Ordinary membership.
Affiliate voting membership
Includes Canadian citizens or Commonwealth subjects from an Allied nation who are not eligible for Ordinary or Associate membership.
Affiliate non-voting membership
Includes non-Canadian citizens or non-Commonwealth subjects from an Allied nation who support The Royal Canadian Legion’s aims and objectives.
Free first-year for Veterans, their families and graduating Cadets
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Legion Welcome Programs for Veterans, their families and Cadets
Serving and retired CAF and RCMP, their eligible family members and graduating Sea, Army or Air Cadets who have not yet joined the Legion receive their first year of membership free!
Eligible applicants can join through one of the Legion Welcome Program links below: