Abbreviation | RCL |
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Formation | November 25, 1925 |
Type | Veterans' organization |
Legal status | Nonprofit organization |
Headquarters | Dominion Command 86 Aird Place Ottawa |
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Region served | Worldwide |
Membership (2022) | 232,359 |
Grand Patron | Governor General of Canada |
Honorary Grand President | Larry Murray |
Dominion President | Berkley Lawrence |
Affiliations | Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League |
Website | www |
Formerly called | Canadian Legion |
The Royal Canadian Legion is a non-profit Canadian veterans' organization founded in 1925.[1] Members include people who served in the military, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, provincial or municipal police, Royal Canadian Air, Army and Sea Cadets and direct relatives.