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Legion Debrief Celebrating National Volunteer Week and more
Extending our gratitude for another incredible year with the Legion
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May 2025
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The spirit of volunteerism is alive and well
The Royal Canadian Legion is blessed with many, many volunteers across Canada, and we are grateful for the real difference they are making every day for our Veterans and communities from coast to coast to coast. But there is always more to do and lots of opportunities to get involved. Want to help out doing something you can feel great about? Please reach out to your local Legion to see how you can get involved.
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Sharing sensational stories of Legion volunteers
National Volunteer Week was Apr 27 – May 3. We asked our Legion community to share with us the stories of amazing Legion volunteers. The ones who lift their communities up and make a difference. Check out some of the incredible messages we received.

Auclair Legion, Otterburn Park, Québec:

“Our dedicated 2nd Vice-President, Bar Chairman extraordinaire, sous chef, flag bearer, and all-around go-to guy Danny Montpetit wears many hats and wears them all with pride.”

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Transcona Legion, Winnipeg, Manitoba:

“Meet Holley Tweed, Branch #7’s Ways & Means Executive. She is 'thee' busiest and hardest working Executive and Volunteer they have.”

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Aylmer Legion, Aylmer (Gatineau), Québec:

“Thank you to all the volunteers who gave their time today and helped us with the spring cleaning at the Aylmer Legion. Words fail us to express our gratitude for your help today! We are touched by your kindness and positive energy!“

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Polish Veterans Legion, St. Catherines, Ontario:

“To all Branch 418 members, this Volunteer Week, we honor and thank you for your unwavering commitment. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and your contributions continue to inspire and strengthen our community."

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Lynn Valley Legion, Vancouver, BC:

“Keith Willett has been a dedicated volunteer and Executive member for over two decades. In recognition of his many years of outstanding service, leadership and volunteerism, Keith was awarded a Life Membership.”

“Dave and Cindy Joyce are a driving force… Their leadership, teamwork, and commitment have strengthened the Lynn Valley Legion and continue to inspire a spirit of community and service.”

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THANK YOU to all Legion Members who volunteer to help build better communities for Veterans and all Canadians.
General Carignan installed as Honorary Dominion Vice-President
On April 26 during a Dominion Executive Council Meeting, Legion Grand President, Vice-Admiral (Ret’d) Larry Murray, formally installed Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jennie Carignan, as Honorary Dominion Vice-President of The Royal Canadian Legion. General Carignan also addressed the Dominion Executive Council, offering thoughtful insights on the current state and future direction of the Canadian Armed Forces, and took time to engage with members by answering their questions.
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2025 National Youth Remembrance Contests winners
The Legion National Foundation with the support of The Royal Canadian Legion, are happy to announce the 2025 National Youth Remembrance Contests winners. Students from across Canada submitted moving art and literary work to their local Legion Branches during the 2024 Remembrance Period. Congratulations to all of these talented young people!
View this year’s winners ‣
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Honouring the Legacy of Canada’s Second World War Veterans
The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to support Last Voices of the Second World War, a powerful exhibition developed by the Canadian War Museum to mark the 80th anniversary of the war’s end. Through firsthand accounts from some of Canada’s last surviving Veterans and their families, the exhibition offers an intimate look into how military service shaped the lives of those who served — and the generations that followed — in profound and unexpected ways.
By supporting initiatives like this, the Legion continues its commitment to Remembrance—helping to educate future generations and ensure the experiences of Veterans remain a vital part of our national story.
Exhibition Details
Last Voices of the Second World War
May 9, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Gallery
Canadian War Museum, Ottawa
Learn more about it on the Canadian War Museum’s website, and help share the importance of Remembrance in your community. Follow along on social media at #LastVoicesSWW.
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LIBERATION!: Canada and the WW II fight to free the Netherlands
In the fall of 1944, Canadian troops led bitter fighting to secure access to the critical port of Antwerp, freeing the Scheldt estuary and the approaches to a key supply hub as Allied forces prepared to enter Germany and bring the Second World War to an end.
The Scheldt victory also liberated a sliver of the occupied Netherlands, but more epic combat lay ahead. Ultimately, the year 1945 will prove a happy one, as the sufferings of the Dutch populace, ravaged by almost five years of hardship and a bitterly cold winter of starvation, are brought to a bloody end.
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