Over the last 90 years, people have worn poppies. A symbol of respect for those that made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It's also a chance for us to reach into our pockets and give to those effected by war that are still with us today and those that are fighting for us today. That's why the Poppy campaign is so important and why we should recognize it's significance. That it's not "just something we do" in the first two weeks of November every year. 

Here are some simple Poppy wearing guidelines you can follow.


• A Poppy should be worn on your left breast, over the heart.

• It is acceptable to replace the pin in your Poppy with a Canadian flag. The legion's Poppy Campaign uses L-shaped pins rather than pins with a back in order to keep costs down.

• After being worn, Poppies should either be attached to a wreath at your local cenotaph following a Remembrance Day ceremony, or stored at home.

• The poppy should be worn as close to the heart as possible or on the left lapel of the outermost garment.

• The poppy should only be worn during the Remembrance period, starting on the last Friday of October and ending at midnight on Nov. 11, or at other veteran-related special events.

• The poppy should never be defaced in any way — including replacing its pin.

• An old poppy should never be reused.