Nov 11, 2025 | 12:04 PM
Trivia Question
Q: Every year, tens of millions of Canadians do this in November. What is it?
A: Wear a poppy in memory of those who served our country and those who are in active service today.
And to those who served and continue to serve, thank you.
- Distribution: The Royal Canadian Legion, which coordinates the annual Poppy Campaign, distributes between 18 million and over 21 million poppies each year. Poppies are distributed freely, but the Legion gratefully accepts donations to the Poppy Fund, which is used to support Veterans and their families in need.
- Participation: The campaign sees "tens of millions of Canadians" participating by wearing a poppy from the last Friday in October until November 11 (Remembrance Day).
- Rising Trend: In recent years, demand for poppies has been trending upward, with organizers citing better public awareness and education, particularly among youth, as contributing factors.