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The Royal Canadian Legion launches 2021 National Poppy Campaign

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Friday, October 29, 2021

OTTAWA, Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One hundred years after the Poppy became the nation’s symbol of Remembrance, The Royal Canadian Legion has launched its 2021 National Poppy Campaign. Close to 20 million poppies are expected to be distributed this year.

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  • Highlights include Poppy anniversary pins, cutting-edge Poppy art, Tap to Give boxes
    OTTAWA, Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One hundred years after the Poppy became the nations symbol of Remembrance, The Royal Canadian Legion has launched its 2021 National Poppy Campaign.
  • We are always thankful to see how Canadians step up to support our Veterans during this period, says Bruce Julian, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint also produced a commemorative Poppy coin and Canada Post created commemorative Poppy stamp.
  • The ceremonial start of the 2021 National Poppy Campaign took place on October 25, with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor-General of Canada, accepting the First Poppy from Dominion President Bruce Julian.