Royal Canadian Legion Branch 81 - Guysborough, NS

Canada's Largest Veterans Organization Legion is the largest of the many veterans Organizations in Canada with over 330,000 members 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 Legion's Service Bureau Network assists and represents all Veterans, RCMP members and their families through advocacy and counsels claimants regarding the Pension Act and the New Veterans Charter. Major responsibility for 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 Poppy funds collected are used for assistance to veterans, ex-service members and their families who are in need Legion supports programs for seniors, community, housing, Long Term Care, youth, education, sports, Cadets, Guides and Scouts