Royal Canadian Legion wraps up 50th Dominion Convention

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Royal Canadian Legion wraps up 50th Dominion ConventionAuthor of the article:Sharon McKeown, Legion Dominion President GNWMembers elect executive, vote in a junior category for youth contest, and unique centenary coin is unveiledTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountOTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The installation of new senior elected officers marked the close of The Royal Canadian Legion’s 50th anniversary convention in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Sharon McKeown from Milton, Ontario is the organization’s new Dominion President.“Here I stand before you with great pride,” she said. “Moving forward, I believe strengthening our branches, the foundation of the organization where Veterans of every age and era can find comradeship, where communities gather, where Remembrance is kept alive and Canadians see our Legions in action, to be a priority of each level of command,” she said in her inaugural speech.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againAn emotional Berkley Lawrence, immediate past president from Newfoundland and Labrador offered thanks to colleagues and members for their support and contributions as he led the organization over the past two years.“I feel the Legion is headed in a very good direction,” he said. “And it’s because of you.”Rounding out the next executive team include Grand President Larry Murray, first Vice President Jack MacIsaac, Vice Presidents Trevor Jenvenne, Valerie MacGregor and Derek Moore, Treasurer Jill Carleton, and Chair Bill Chafe.Over the course of four days, over 1000 delegates, observers and guests gathered in Winnipeg to hear guest speakers, receive national committee updates, and vote on resolutions to help guide the organization’s processes and programs. Members voted in a new junior category for the Legion’s National Youth Remembrance Contest; allowing much younger children to participate in the annual artistic program that sees many thousands of entries from across the country each year.A new Veteran scroll was also approved for use on informal Legion dress, to visually recognize member Veterans who have not been awarded military service medals.Highlights from the latter part of the convention included the unveiling of a new anniversary $2 coin crafted by the Royal Canadian Mint, featuring artwork by a former Legion National Youth Contest winner; and remarks by Royal British Legion Scotland President Dr. Claire Armstrong, who noted her organization is “remarkably similar,” and celebrated its own centenary in 2021. Also grappling with change including in the different kinds of Veterans being served, Armstrong shared what she called one of their most important lessons at 100.“Respecting our history, does not mean being trapped by it,” she said. “Our history is our foundation, but it cannot be our destination … we have survived because we have changed, we have adapted because the needs of those we support have changed, and we have continued because generations of volunteers have been willing to say, ‘things were different when we started, so what do we need to do now?’”This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Held every two years at varying locations across the country, the next Dominion Convention will take place from August 23-26, 2028, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.About The Royal Canadian LegionEstablished in 1926, the Legion is Canada’s largest Veteran support and community service organization. We are a non-profit organization with a national reach across Canada as well as branches in the U.S. and Europe. With over 300,000 members, many of whom volunteer an extraordinary amount of time to their branches, our strength is in our numbers.Photos accompanying this announcement are available atNotice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.