MEMBERSHIPS:

We support those who serve. Join us, make a difference, and access great member benefits too.

Why Join the Legion?

  • We support Canada's Veterans

    ✔ Share free services and financial resources

    ✔ Advocate for government action

    ✔ Outreach to Veterans in need

  • We help Canada remember

    ✔ Host Remembrance activities

    ✔ Ensure all Canadians can wear a Poppy

    ✔ Educate youth on Remembrance

  • We support our community

    ✔ Offer veteran programs and activities

    ✔ Open volunteer opportunities for youth

    ✔ Help our community grow

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You don't have to be a Veteran to support a Veteran

Legion membership is open to any Canadian citizen or citizen of an Allied nation who is 18 years of age or older.

Membership options

Ordinary membership

Includes still serving and retired military, reservists, RCMP, police officers, Canadian Coast Guard, and others listed in the General By-Laws.

Associate membership

Includes parents, spouses, widows, widowers, children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews of a person who is or was eligible for Ordinary membership.

Affiliate voting membership

Includes Canadian citizens or Commonwealth subjects from an Allied nation who are not eligible for Ordinary or Associate membership.

Affiliate non-voting membership

Includes non-Canadian citizens or non-Commonwealth subjects from an Allied nation who support The Royal Canadian Legion’s aims and objectives.

Free first-year for Veterans, their families and graduating Cadets 

Legion Welcome Programs for Veterans, their families and Cadets

Serving and retired CAF and RCMP, their eligible family members and graduating Sea, Army or Air Cadets who have not yet joined the Legion receive their first year of membership free! 

Eligible applicants can join through one of the Legion Welcome Program links below:

> Veteran & Family Welcome Program

> Graduating Cadet Welcome Program

Membership Benefits

✔ A monthly member newsletter with the latest news from the Legion

✔ Save $1000s through local and national deals and discounts with MemberPerks

✔ Special member offers through our Member Benefit Partners

✔ A paid subscription to Legion Magazine

✔ Exclusive member products at the Legion Poppy Store

✔ Opportunities to participate in member sports, activities and sweepstakes

✔ Volunteer opportunities through your Legion branch

✔ Opportunities to add your voice to local and national Legion efforts

How To Join

Join at your local Branch

Apply at the Whitby Legion in person.

Join by phone

Call our branch to get in touch.

Join online

Join our local Branch online.