Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day) is a memorial day to remember the members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty.

Why should I wear a Poppy?

When you wear a Poppy or display a Wreath, you honour the war dead and help ex-service personnel and their dependents.

Who should wear a Poppy?

Everyone should be encouraged to war a Poppy, as it is a way for all Canadians to honour the memory of the thousands of Canadians who gave their lives in the defence of freedom. This freedom, however, also means having the right to chose and it is a person’s right not to wear a Poppy if they choose not to.

When is a Poppy worn?

Traditionally, the Poppy is worn during the Remembrance period, which is from the last Friday in October to the end of the day on 11 November. 

♥My kids came home with their usual poppy pins from school. They come home every year and always excited to show me their pins and it just reminded me of my Alanna. How she will not come from school over excited with her poppy. But that day, I got one to share with her, her first poppy pin to remember thousands of men and women who sacrificed their lives in military service.

Alanna's first Poppy pin for Remembrance Day
"To remember thousands of men and women who sacrificed their lives in military service."