Frequently Asked Questions

The Legion was founded as The Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League in Winnipeg in 1925, and incorporated by a special Act of Parliament and was issued its Charter in 1926. In 1960, Queen Elizabeth II assented to the prefix “Royal” which was added to create its current name – The Royal Canadian Legion. Branch 107, Chase, received it’s Charter on May 26, 1930.

The Legion’s core mission revolves around supporting our Veterans, their families and our communities.

A Veteran is any person who is serving or who has honorably served in the Canadian Armed Forces, the Commonwealth or its wartime allies, or as a Regular Member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or as a Peace Officer in a Special Duty Area or on a Special Duty Operation, or who has served in the Merchant Navy or Ferry Command during wartime.

You can find Branch 107 at: Facebook, Chase Legion Br. # 107

Facebook is monitored on a continuous basis.

The Royal Canadian Legion is a not-for-profit, membership-based organization. Funding to fulfill our mission is provided through a number of sources, including:

• Membership dues: Membership dues are determined at the Branch level and help support Branch operations. A portion of member dues support national and provincial operations such as administration, member programs and benefits, marketing and facilities. The Branch 107 renewal dues for 2026 are $55.00 per member. As 2026 marks our Centenary, all new membership dues for 2026 are free.
• Publicly accessible grants: The Legion is not affiliated with any political party or organization and we do not typically accept financial assistance from any government party for our operations. However, Branches are able to pursue grants through federal, provincial or municipal government programs for initiatives outside of normal operations. These grants are available to all not-for-profits, and Legions only use the funds as defined in the grant guidelines.
• Fee-For-Service contracts: Branches often supplement income by renting out their facilities and providing food and entertainment services in their community.
• Fundraising: A large part of funding for Legion Branches is through fundraising. Branch 107 members volunteer their time to organize fundraising activities such as Burger Nights, dinners & events such as Coffee Houses, Dances and meat draws to raise additional monies for operations and programming.
• Poppy Trust Fund: Donations to the Poppy Trust Fund are placed in trust to be used to help Veterans and their dependents in need, and to honour their sacrifices.

Branch 107 produces a newsletter for its members, which is issued to them electronically every three months (typically May, September and January).

If you haven’t done so already, add your email address to your member profile by logging onto the Member Services Website your online gateway, or  by emailing our Membership Chair at membership@chaselegion107.ca, and never miss an issue.

Contact the Branch by visiting: Contact Us.

The significance of the Poppy can be traced back to the Napoleonic Wars in the 19th century, over 110 years before being adopted in Canada. Records from that time indicate how thick Poppies grew over the graves of soldiers in the area of Flanders, France. Fields that had been barren before battle exploded with the blood-red flowers after the fighting ended. During the tremendous bombardments of the war, the chalk soils became rich in lime from rubble, allowing the “popaver rhoeas” to thrive. When the war ended, the lime was quickly absorbed and the Poppy began to disappear again. See more: The Poppy.

Only The Royal Canadian Legion can use the Poppy as a symbol of Remembrance unless it grants permission to another organization or entity.

The Legion encourages people to wear a traditional lapel Poppy by donating in their communities during the National Poppy Campaign. People may create their own Poppy and wear it individually, but cannot sell poppies for Remembrance without approval from the Legion. This is to help protect the Poppy symbol and to ensure any profits or funds raised, are used to help support our Veterans, their families and our communities.

No, unless prior approval has been granted by the Legion. This is to protect the Poppy symbol and to ensure any profits or funds raised, are used to help support our Veterans, their families and our communities.

The red Poppy is traditionally pinned to the left lapel area of a coat or top, symbolically over the heart.

Yes, the Legion premiered its first biodegradable Poppy in 2022. It is made primarily from cotton velvet and paper. The pin is made of metal and may be recyclable in municipal programs, but the Legion is looking for other recyclable alternatives.

The Legion’s wreaths are also biodegradable as of 2022 and are made from materials such as bamboo and moss.