Coming up! Legion’s 2026 National Poppy Campaign

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Legion's 2026 National Poppy CampaignAuthor of the article:Legion Amazon storefront GNWPoppies at the door via Amazon, Remembrance tributes, New donation technologyTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountOTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Royal Canadian Legion’s National Poppy Campaign is set to launch soon, on October 24 – a new permanent date going forward. New and returning initiatives will highlight this year’s period of Remembrance, right up until November 11.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“Each year, Canadians step up with amazing support for the National Poppy Campaign,” says Sharon McKeown, Dominion President. “Their generosity and caring are what allow us to host a range of programs and support initiatives for our Veterans and their families across the country.”Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againBiodegradable Poppies, including at the doorFor a third year, the Legion’s collaboration with Amazon Canada will allow Canadians to receive Remembrance lapel Poppies at their doors. People across our vast country can fulfill their wish to wear a Poppy, including where there are no Legion branches or it is more difficult to find one.The Legion’s Amazon storefront also offers a selection of popular Remembrance products, including Poppy centre pins, 24K gold-plated Poppy pins and We Remember pins. Canadians can explore these and other items available through the storefront to show their support, and honour Canada’s Veterans.Generous partners such as Starbucks will again collect local donations through point-of-sale-systems which will be transferred directly to local Legion branches. TD Bank will distribute Poppies through all its branches in Canada. Still others will participate in additional important ways, including hosting Poppy boxes.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.All funds raised locally during the campaign stay in the communities where they were donated. Close to 20 million dollars is donated to the Poppy Fund throughout the year to help Veterans, with much of that assistance coming in during the National Poppy Campaign. Funds go directly into initiatives to support Canada’s Veterans and their families and help promote Remembrance.Promoting Remembrance, new technologyOn October 24, a Legion centenary Remembrance initiative called “Don’t Forget to Remember,” which has attracted participation from across Canada; will culminate with the unveiling of a signature stand-alone display in Toronto’s Union Station, with other billboard and virtual versions circulating nation-wide.That same day, the Legion will unveil new technology in Canada – the first of its kind in a national fundraising campaign – which will facilitate a revolutionary and extremely convenient donation method. Stay tuned for details.The technology will be in addition to the existing “Pay Tribute” tap-enabled boxes facilitated by RBC, which will again provide more convenience in hundreds of locations across Canada. Many thousands of traditional boxes will again be available in usual locations, and donors will be able to give through the Legion’s national website.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.On November 11: National ceremony, Veterans’ March invitationOn November 11, the Legion will hold the country’s traditional National Remembrance Day Ceremony which will be livestreamed from its Facebook page. Whether or not they can witness a ceremony in person or at home, all Canadians are invited to take two minutes of silence wherever they are that day.Across the country, Legion volunteers will hold local ceremonies and the Legion’s Ceremony Locator at Legion.ca is constantly being updated with more details to help Canadians find a convenient location.A central part of the national ceremony in Ottawa is the Veterans March and the Legion invites as many Veterans as possible to participate.The Royal Canadian Legion thanks all donors, partners, communities, and citizens who continue to show their caring and support for Canada’s serving and retired Veterans, and who continue to Remember those who are no longer with us.Stay tuned for more campaign details on October 24.About The Royal Canadian LegionEstablished in 1926, the Legion is Canada’s largest Veteran support and community service organization. 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