Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary celebrated with commemorative stamp

Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary celebrated with commemorative stamp Published 12:38 pm Friday, July 17, 2026 A new stamp issued by Canada Post honours a century of service by the Royal Canadian Legion.

Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary celebrated with commemorative stamp Published 12:38 pm Friday, July 17, 2026 A new stamp issued by Canada Post honours a century of service by the Royal Canadian Legion. Canada Post said since its incorporation in 1926, the Royal Canadian Legion has stood alongside veterans and their families while playing a leading role in remembrance across Canada.

The stamp features the Royal Canadian Legion’s banner alongside the dates 1926-2026 and the words “100 Years” rendered in bold typography. Following the end of the First World War, veterans returning to Canada formed organizations to advocate for better care, fair treatment and recognition of the sacrifices made by those who did not return. On July 17, 1926, several of these organizations came together and were incorporated through an Act of Parliament as the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League.

In 1961, the organization adopted its current name, the Royal Canadian Legion. Today, the legion continues to support veterans and their families through a range of programs. One of the most recognizable is the National Poppy Campaign, which raises funds for veteran services and promotes remembrance through the distribution of millions of poppies each year.

With 1,350 branches across Canada, including Red Deer, the legion continues to build its proud legacy through compassion, service and an unbreakable promise to never forget. The stamp issue includes a booklet of six PermanentTM domestic rate stamps, and an Official First Day Cover (OFDC) cancelled in Ottawa, where the Royal Canadian Legion is headquartered. The stamps and OFDC were available at canadapost.ca and retail outlets across the country beginning July 17.