The Poppy Campaign
Every year, from the last Friday of October to November 11, tens of millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to honour Canada’s Veterans and remember those who sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today. The Poppy is distributed freely to all who wish to wear one, and the Legion gratefully accepts donations to the Poppy Fund.
To make this campaign truly impactful, we rely on volunteers to assist with organization, preparation, and poppy distribution. If you have one or two hours to make a difference, please reach out to our Poppy Chair, Jody Mott, and Vice-Poppy Chair, Anne Silvey, at bradfordpoppy1@gmail.com.
By volunteering you help give others the opportunity to donate—a simple act that goes a long way in supporting those who have served.
Showing Respect with a Poppy
The poppy is a symbol of remembrance. Canadians wear it as a visible pledge to never forget those who served and sacrificed. We encourage all Canadians across the nation to show their appreciation by proudly wearing the poppy during the period of remembrance.
How to wear your Poppy
The Legion’s lapel Poppy is a sacred symbol of Remembrance and should not be affixed with a pin that obstructs the Poppy. The Poppy should be worn on the left side, over the heart.
When to wear your Poppy
The lapel Poppy should be worn during the Remembrance period, from the last Friday in October until November 11. The Legion encourages the wearing of Poppies at funerals of Veterans, and for any commemorative event such as a memorial service, or the anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
How to remove a Poppy
When a Poppy is removed, it should be stored appropriately, or disposed of respectfully. We encourage anyone who finds a Poppy that has fallen to the ground to pick it up, brush it off, wear it or dispose of it with respect.