An item from the folks at Dominion Commmand.
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National Updates from The Royal Canadian Legion
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The installation of new senior elected officers marked the close of The Royal Canadian Legion’s 50th anniversary convention in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Sharon McKeown from Milton, Ontario is the organization’s new Dominion President. “Here I stand before you with great pride,” she said. “Moving forward, I believe strengthening our branches, the foundation of the organization where Veterans of every age and era can find comradeship, where communities gather, where Remembrance is kept alive and Canadians see our Legions in action, to be a priority of each level of command,” she said in her inaugural speech. 
Dominion Convention 2026 – Day 5
Yesterday was the fifth and final day of the Royal Canadian Legion‘s Dominion Convention 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The day’s highlights include the election of Jill Carleton (read bio) as Dominion Treasurer and Bill Chafe (read bio) as Dominion Chair.
This was followed by the installation of all of the Senior Elected Officers.
Royal Canadian Mint: 100th Anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion
Note this announcement from the Royal Canadian Mint.
A Century Strong
100th Anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion
For 100 years, The Royal Canadian Legion has remained loyal to their mission: to support and honour those who have served, as well as those who still do. Today, the Legion’s impact spans from coast to coast to coast: strengthening communities, inspiring Canadians, and uplifting Veterans.
Honour the Legion’s legacy with the 2026 commemorative $2 circulation coin, marking a century of the organization’s unwavering support and the contributions it continues to make to and for Veterans and communities across the country.
For more information, visit https://www.mint.ca/en/discover/canadian-commemorative-circulation-program/2026/the-royal-canadian-legion
Dominion Convention 2026 – Day 4
Yesterday was the fourth day of the Royal Canadian Legion‘s Dominion Convention 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Finally, Jack MacIsaac was elected Dominion First Vice President of The Royal Canadian Legion. You can read his biography here.
And Derek Moore (read bio), Valerie MacGregor (read bio), and Trevor Jenvenne (read bio) were elected Dominion Vice Presidents of The Royal Canadian Legion.
National Updates from The Royal Canadian Legion
An update from Dominion Command.
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With a parade from Winnipeg’s Legislature to its cenotaph for a thoughtful Remembrance ceremony, The Royal Canadian Legion began the first day of its national convention which is held every two years in Canada. 
Royal Canadian Legion, US Branch #25 