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Welcome to Eastview Branch 462 of the Royal Canadian Legion!
HMCS Eastview
The Royal
Canadian Legion’s mission is to serve veterans and their
dependants, promote remembrance and act in the service of
Canada and its communities.
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The
Legion is the largest of the many veterans' Organizations
in Canada with 360,000 members
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Member categories - Ordinary, Associate, Affiliate; open
to all Canadian citizens and Commonwealth subjects; app.
40,000 members of Ladies Auxiliary; "Military
Member-At-Large category for serving members of the CF
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The
Legion is non-profit, dues-supported; no financial
assistance from any outside agency
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Since its inception in 1926, the Legion has strived to secure
adequate pensions and benefits for veterans and their
dependants, dealing directly with the Federal Government
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Its major responsibility is the perpetuation of
"REMEMBRANCE" in Canada through the Annual Poppy
Campaign reminding Canadians of the 117,000 men and
women who gave their lives in the wars and military
missions around the world
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Poppy funds collected are used for assistance to
veterans, ex-service members and their families who are
in need
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The
Legion supports programs for seniors, community,
housing, Long Term Care, youth, education, sports,
Cadets, Guides and Scouts

Come join us!
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