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100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion

July 17, 2026

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, participated in a commemorative ceremony recognizing the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion at the National War Memorial, in Ottawa.

The Governor General delivered short remarks and laid a wreath at the ceremony.

For a century, The Royal Canadian Legion has supported our veterans during and beyond their years of service, while keeping their stories alive and paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada

Line of people in uniforms walking behind a person playing bagpipes.
Governor General Arbour speaking from a podium set up in front of the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
Governor General Arbour standing in front of a wreath at the War Memorial in Ottawa.
National War Memorial in Ottawa.

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