N.S. Fast-Tracks Bill to Ensure Armed Forces Members, Veterans Can Wear Uniforms in Public

NS Legislation Permits Military Members to Wear Uniforms in Public Spaces

Nova Scotia has passed legislation that permits military members to wear their uniforms in public spaces, including schools, following controversy in 2024 where an elementary school asked members and veterans not to wear uniforms to a school Remembrance Day service. The Honouring Canadian Armed Forces Members Act, introduced on Oct. 2 and passed later that day, says that current and retired military members are permitted to wear their uniforms i…

N.S. fast-tracks bill to ensure Armed Forces members, veterans can wear uniforms in public

Barb Adams, the minister responsible for military relations, said Thursday that members of the Forces are already welcome to wear uniforms in public spaces, but now that entitlement will be protected in legislation.