Gov. Gen. Mary Simon today urged young Canadians to learn from the sacrifices that veterans and the country’s fallen soldiers have made in the past. Simon attended the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa, where she placed a wreath on the National War Memorial near Parliament Hill, and saluted veterans and members of the Canadian…
Governor General Urges Young Canadians to Learn from Veterans’ Sacrifices at National Remembrance Day Ceremony
Events Observing Remembrance Day to Be Held Across the Country
The national Remembrance Day ceremony on Parliament Hill and countless local services across the country will commemorate Canada’s fallen soldiers tomorrow. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, who also holds the title of Canada’s Commander in Chief, will attend the national remembrance ceremony held annually on Nov. 11 at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Simon will be…
John Robson: On Nov. 11 We Shall Remember All Who Gave Their Tomorrows for Our Today, in Small Wars and Big
Commentary From Vimy Ridge to Mons Badonis, Kandahar to Juno Beach, we shall remember them. Even if we have no idea who they were. We often do not. Even in the two world wars a staggering number of the dead have no known grave, though we usually know who they are, just not where, especially…
Veterans’ Parade Returns to National Remembrance Day After Two-Year Hiatus
The Royal Canadian Legion is welcoming back one of the most iconic aspects of Canada’s national Remembrance Day ceremony following a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic: the veterans‘ parade. Involving veterans of all ages and backgrounds, the parade is one of the most tangible ways for those who have served in uniform to…
Mystery Flag to Mark 80th Anniversary of Disastrous Dieppe Raid on Remembrance Day
OTTAWA—Legend has that when Canadian troops stormed ashore under a hail of German gunfire at the French port of Dieppe in August 1942, one of the hundreds who eventually died in the attack was carrying an old flag. Exactly how that red and white flag ended up at the Nazi−held French port—and even whether it…
New Poppy Campaign Initiatives Seek to Modernize the Tradition of Remembrance
A shift towards environmentally friendly materials and new digital engagement strategies are among new initiatives the Royal Canadian Legion is hoping will breathe fresh life into the 2022 national poppy campaign. The annual push to honour fallen soldiers officially launched on Friday and is set to run until Remembrance Day, and organizers say they’re hopeful the…
Canadians Welcomed to Attend Remembrance Ceremonies
OTTAWA—Canadians will return to cenotaphs and monuments across much of the country on Thursday morning to remember and pay their respects to those who fought and died in service of Canada. This year’s Remembrance Day ceremonies will stand in stark contrast to last year, when organizers discouraged people from attending in person because of the…
Australia Safer Today Thanks To the Sacrifice of Veterans: PM
November 11, 2021
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has thanked the 102,000 defence force veterans who gave their lives in service to make Australia a safer country today than it was in years past. Speaking at the Doncaster Returned Soldiers League (RSL) on Nov. 11, Morrison said Australians came together on Remembrance Day to honour the lives of those…
Defending Freedom: Vets, Experts on Whether Canadians Would Fight Again
World War II concluded more than 75 years ago, and although there have been regional conflicts where Canada has volunteered soldiers since then, there’s been no war that tested the willingness of all young Canadians to go to the front lines to defend freedom if called upon. Retired Lt.-Col. John Selkirk, who spent decades in…
In-Person Remembrance Day Ceremonies Will Be Held in Some Cities This Year
Canadians who wish to pay tribute to veterans who sacrificed their lives for the country, and those who still serve, can choose to attend in-person Remembrance Day ceremonies this year in some cities, rather than watching the events on TV or online due to COVID-19 measures. Ottawa The Royal Canadian Legion has announced Canadians are…
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