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Together, they reflect the many stories of over 120,000 Veterans who have given their lives in service to Canada. The massive display is part of a special Legion centenary initiative called Don’t Forget to Remember, funded by The Government of Canada. It will remain at Union Station until November 13.

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More ways to donate

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The announcement of today’s new contactless donation initiative complements existing donation methods including 2,000 “Pay Tribute” tap enabled Poppy boxes across the country, made possible with support from RBC.

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For a third year, the Legion’s collaboration with Amazon Canada will allow Canadians to once again donate online ($5, $10, $20) to receive Remembrance lapel Poppies at their doors.

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“One hundred years of service to Canada’s veterans is a remarkable milestone. When we started this collaboration in 2024, the goal was simple: make it easier for Canadians to support the Legion and the work they do. Three years in, we’re reaching people in communities across the country who may not have had that opportunity before, and we’re honoured to continue supporting this campaign and the meaning it carries,” says Eva Lorenz, Vice President and Country Manager, Amazon Canada.

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The Legion’s Amazon storefront also offers a selection of popular Remembrance items to help support, and honour our Veterans.

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Appreciated partners such as Starbucks will again collect local donations through point-of-sale-systems which will be transferred to local Legion branches. Once again this year, TD Bank will distribute Poppies through all its branches in Canada. Still others will participate in additional important ways, including hosting Poppy boxes.

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Additionally, people can give online at Legion.ca.

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Funds donated across the country during the National Poppy Campaign support Veterans and their families. What is donated locally is used locally. Close to 20 million dollars is donated to the Poppy Trust Fund throughout the year by generous supporters, with much of that support coming in during the National Poppy Campaign.

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More ways to Remember

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On November 11, the Legion will hold the country’s traditional National Remembrance Day Ceremony which will be broadcast live on television and 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.

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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.

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Virtual Wall and Poppy drop

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The Virtual Wall of Honour in Ottawa is especially meaningful during the Remembrance period. This special video montage of Veterans who have passed will be displayed on one of the columns of the Senate this year. The hundreds of images submitted by families are a poignant reminder of those who have served.

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The Legion’s Poppy Drop light display is once again part of this year’s Remembrance Period.

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