On the East Coast, an organization called the Island Peace Committee has been handing out white poppies, which are supposed to represent peaceful conflict resolution. The Ottawa Poppy Coalition has been distributing them in Ottawa.
But the Legion has taken issue with the campaign, calling it an insult to veterans and a possible breach of copyright.
In its 58-page Poppy Manual, the RCL glorifies war, quoting Brigadier-General A.E. Ross describing Vimy Ridge as an event that marked the “birth of a nation,” and adding, “No longer would Canada be overshadowed by the military strength of her allies. This battle had proven Canada’s ability as a formidable force in the theatre of war.” The word “peace” is mentioned 0 times throughout the entire document.
The document also states that in addition to being a symbol of remembrance, the poppy is a “symbol of unity” behind, and “collective reminiscence” of, what Canadian soldiers have done, and continue to do, in “all wars” (Not just whatever cherrypicked ones you support)
And I'm pretty sure they sued a rival white poppy organization that was explicitly anti-war in its use of a white poppy.
Edit: Yep.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/legion-may-sue-over-white-poppy-campaign-1.570862
https://readpassage.com/tv-journalists-should-be-banned-from-wearing-poppies-on-air/
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