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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Statement by the Prime Minister on Veterans’ Week

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on Veterans’ Week, which runs from November 5 to 11, 2019: “Generations of brave Canadians from all walks of life have stepped forward to serve and sacrifice for our country. Hundreds of thousands have fought – and many continue to serve – so we... More

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Montgomery Legion adpots new ways to raise funds for veterans

Due to an increase in costs and a reduction in volunteers, the Montgomery Legion, Carleton University's official partner in the poppy campaign, is addopting new ways to raise funds. The Montgomery Poppy Fund operates to provide assistance to Veterans, serving military, RCMP and their dependents. The Legion has indicated that they are already... More

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018

All members of the Carleton University community are invited to attend the annual Remembrance ceremony which will take place this year on Monday, Nov. 12, starting at 10:55 a.m. since Remembrance Day is on Sunday. The service will last about 20 minutes. Please gather at about 10:45 a.m. at the flag poles on Library... More

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Carleton University’s Poppy Campaign is underway

During the Poppy Campaign leading up to Remembrance Day, the Royal Canadian Legion gratefully accepts donations at Legion tables and Poppy boxes across Canada. From national retail outlets and banks, to restaurants, grocery stores, convenience and gas stores, to the flower shop around the corner, businesses and organizations help the Legion... More

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Legion Announces Memorial (Silver) Cross Mother for 2016-17

OTTAWA - David Flannigan, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion, announced Mrs. Colleen Fitzpatrick as the National Memorial (Silver) Cross Mother for 2016-2017 earlier today here at Dominion Command. Mrs. Fitzpatrick lost her middle son, Corporal Darren Fitzpatrick, when he stepped on an improvised explosive device while on patrol in... More

Monday, October 31, 2016

Legion Presents Virtual Poppy Drop on Parliament Hill

To commemorate the launch of the 2016 Legion Poppy Campaign, The Royal Canadian Legion’s Dominion Command will conduct a virtual Poppy Drop on Parliament Hill. From Oct. 28 to Nov. 11 inclusive, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., a virtual Poppy Drop of 117,000 Poppies (one for each of Canada’s Fallen), will be projected... More

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