How many Royal Canadian Legion branches are there?

1,350 branches
There is strength in numbers. With close to 250,000 members in 1,350 branches, The Royal Canadian Legion reaches across our vast country and abroad and connects us to our past, our present and our future.

How much does it cost to join the Royal Canadian Legion?

$49.99 per year
You can join the Legion online at legion.ca/join. Online membership is $49.99 per year, and you do not have to be a Veteran to join. Any Canadian citizen or citizen of an Allied nation who is 18 years of age or older is welcome to become a member of the Legion!

Why should I join the Legion?

Why Legion Membership Matters Your membership helps us help thousands of Veterans every year by: Ensuring Veterans get the benefits they deserve through Veterans Affairs Canada. Helping Veterans adjust to civilian life. Helping Veterans in need with financial assistance.

Why can’t you wear a hat in the Legion?

Our Hat Mandate It was reported that this was done as a show of respect for our fallen soldiers or the Queen. While this is an excellent gesture, it is done today, as in the past, as a matter of etiquette to remove their head wear when entering the mess hall or canteen.

How do you become a member of Legion?

The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives. If you have served at least one day of active military duty since December 7, 1941 and were honorably discharged or you are still serving active military duty honorably, you are eligible for membership with The American Legion.

What is a Foreign Legion?

noun. a military unit consisting of foreign volunteers in the service of a state. (initial capital letters) a specialized military unit of the French army, consisting of volunteers of all nationalities assigned to military operations and duties outside France.