Royal Canadian Legion opens Mexico branch

TORONTO – The Royal Canadian Legion announced Thursday the opening of its first branch in Mexico.

Gordon Moore, dominion president of the Royal Canadian Legion, announced the presentation of the new charter to the Lake Chapala, Mexico branch.

“The fact that through your branch we have now expanded the Legion’s presence into Mexico speaks to the vitality of the Legion through active members in the Lake Chapala community,” said Moore in a press release. “It also bears witness to the need for the Legion wherever Canadian Veterans, RCMP members and their families gather. Your ability to have a direct impact on the community you serve will certainly be enhanced through the foundation of this new Legion branch.”

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Ms Corbeil, president of the new branch, said: “Our aim is to prove that we are a valuable addition to our Mexican community and to carry on the traditions that have been established by all RCL branches around the world.”

There are more than 1,450 RCL branches located in Canada, Germany, U.S. and the Netherlands.