Ontario Supporting Royal Canadian Legions in Nipissing
July 6, 2026New liquor licence fee rebates will help legions dedicate more resources to veterans, community programs, and local charitable initiatives.
NIPISSING — Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is making it easier for Royal Canadian Legion branches in Nipissing to continue serving veterans and local communities by providing full liquor sales licence fee rebates to eligible branches applying for or renewing their liquor sales licences. The rebate program took effect on June 1, 2026, and applies retroactively to April 1, 2026.
“The Royal Canadian Legions in Nipissing have a long history of serving veterans and strengthening our community,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “Our government is proud to support legions by reducing costs so they can continue investing in the people, programs, and services that matter most to veterans and local families.”
“MPP Fedeli has been a staunch supporter of Branch 445 Callander Legion and the Royal Canadian Legion at large, its veterans, legionnaires and seniors in our community. We appreciate all his efforts in supporting the Branch financially, and welcome this specific liquor licence fee rebate.”- Amanda Hiscock, President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 445.
The local Royal Canadian Legions play a vital role in supporting veterans and their families in Nipissing, while advancing the tradition of remembrance, leading fundraising efforts, and hosting community events that bring people together.
Across Ontario, 391 Royal Canadian Legion branches currently hold liquor sales licences and are eligible for the rebate program. Eligible branches do not need to apply for the rebate. Rebates will be issued automatically following approval of a liquor sales licence or renewal by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Quick facts
- Ontario’s legion branches support veterans, Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP families, charitable activities, Remembrance Day ceremonies, seniors’ supports, youth education initiatives and community programs.
- Rebates will reduce costs for nearly 400 eligible legion branches by almost $250,000 over five years.
- The rebate for a two-year licence term is $1,055, while the rebate for a four-year term is $1,355.
- Ontario branches of the Royal Canadian Legion do not need to submit a rebate application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. Eligible fees will be returned automatically within two to four weeks after the licence or renewal is approved.
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