HOW YOUR MEMBERSHIP HELPS VETERANS
Your membership allows the Legion to improve the lives of those who served, give

back to our communities and ensure Canada never forgets. Join now to help us provide:
• Free services, supports and financial assistance for Veterans and their families
• National Veteran outreach to identify and support Veterans in need
• Free advocacy to help Veterans get their deserved disability benefits
• Youth education and community programs
• National remembrance and commemorative initiatives
• Legion Branch operations to support Veterans and their families

MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVLEDGES

As a Legion member, you have access to:
• A monthly member newsletter with the latest news and member opportunities
• Thousands of deals and discounts from local and national retailers

• A paid subscription to Legion Magazine
• Exclusive member products at the Legion Poppy Store
• An official Legion membership card and pin
• Opportunities to participate in member sports, activities and sweepstakes
• Volunteer opportunities through your Legion branch
• Chances to add your voice to local and national Legion efforts.

WHY JOIN THE LEGION?

The Royal Canadian Legion, with nearly 270,000 Legion members in 1,400 branches across the country, encompasses a diverse group of individuals.

Some are serving or retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Others have a close affiliation with the military, such as through a family member. Many are just regular Canadians hoping to make a difference.

But there is one constant among all of them: A desire to support the men and women who have served Canada.

Why Legion Membership Matters
Your membership means we can support Veterans and their families
The Legion is a democratic, non-partisan, member-based organization.

Without our members, the tremendous programs and services the Legion provides

to Canada’s Veterans and their families would disappear.

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
. Helping Veterans find help for PTSD and other mental health difficulties
. Helping homeless Veterans off the streets
. And so much more

DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that ANYONE can join the legion at the age of 19?
You don't have to be affiliated with the military. As the years take their toll on Canada's veteran population, the Legion needs the infusion of new blood in order to maintain the many services provided by The Royal Canadian Legion to communities across Canada.

Membership was originally restricted to those who had served in Canada's Armed Forces and Merchant Navy.The Royal Canadian Legion is proud of its military heritage and still maintains close tieswith the Armed Forces today; however, over the years, categories of membership have evolved to include other members of the community.

MEMBERSHIP

Ordinary

Qualified: Self
• Proof of citizenship
• Service record and/or discharge certificate

Associate

Qualified: Family Member
• Proof of citizenship.
• Service record and/or discharge certificate of person who is or was eligible for ordinary membership.
• Marriage, birth or adoption certificates to establish relationship to person who is or was eligible for ordinary membership; or
• Marriage, birth or adoption certificates to establish relationship to associate member.

Associate
Qualified: Common Law Spouse

• Proof of citizenship.
• Verification that applicant has cohabited with the other person for minimum of one year; i.e., Income tax return, mortgage, lease, mailing address.
Associate
Qualified: Navy League

• Proof of citizenship.
• Documentation indicating rank of officer and that the two year service requirement has been met.
Associate
Qualified: Cadet/Cadet Civilian Instructor

• Proof of citizenship.
• Documentation or a letter of confirmation from the Commanding Officer of Cadet unit indicating that the three year service requirement has been met.

Associate
Qualified: Polish Forces

• Proof of citizenship.
• Service record and/or discharge certificate indicating rank and dates of service.
Associate
Qualified: Firefighters

• Proof of citizenship.
• Documentation indicating service and that the one year service requirement has been met.

Affiliate Voting
Qualified: Self

• Proof of citizenship

Affiliate Non-Voting
Qualified: Self

• Proof of citizenship

JOIN TODAY

Membership Application

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