Wearing of uniforms (Canada)

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Originally Posted by Jon Skagfeld

Just chiming in here...I wore my DEU whilst I attended Nov 11 ceremonies while still serving.

After my CRA release, 2005, I continued to do so as recently as last year and intend to carry on.

If I was allowed to keep my uniform, why can't I wear it on auspicious occasions?

Should someone question me, I can produce my NDI 75.

The practice of wearing current CF uniform after retirement is not allowed and you could incur the wrath of Civvie/Military police. Whether a judge would throw away the key is fully dependant on 'intent'.
Although Mess Dress is privately purchased, it is still an order of dress of the CF and permission must be sought to wear it in retirement from DHH.
The initial stink was caused by an unknown person attending the dinner wearing a uniform of a Captain, RCN. This idividual had no ribbons and was ubnknown to any of the other guests. When asked to identify himself he admitted that he was an 'admirer' of the Navy and dressed the part in honour of the RCN. The memo that followed was to address that particular transgression but it also caught up a couple of retired Navy types in Mess Dress who had not obtained DHH approval.
Personally, I wore a uniform when I was paid to. I would not wear one today as I would not wish to be mistaken for a serving soldier. This is in respect to those that are in service and all of the risks inherent to that duty.
DUCIMUS
Clive