New Poppy Campaign Initiatives Seek to Modernize the Tradition of Remembrance

New Poppy Campaign Initiatives Seek to Modernize the Tradition of Remembrance
Frosty poppies sit atop a tombstone on Remembrance Day at the National Military Cemetery in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2021. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
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A shift towards environmentally friendly materials and new digital engagement strategies are among new initiatives the Royal Canadian Legion is hoping will breathe fresh life into the 2022 national poppy campaign.

The annual push to honour fallen soldiers officially launched on Friday and is set to run until Remembrance Day, and organizers say they’re hopeful the features introduced this year will help re-engage Canadians in the act of paying tribute to veterans both past and present.