CAF steps into the present with new uniform, haircut policies

My initial reaction was to question whether or not this latest development would in fact successfully address the CAF’s current problems with both retention and recruitment of personnel.
Prince Charles inspects the Honour Guard made up of soldiers from the 5th Canadian Division during his official welcome to Canada in St. John's, N.L., on May 17, 2022. Throughout history, the Canadian military has indeed reflected the values of society at large, writes Scott Taylor.
OTTAWA—Last week, the Canadian Armed Forces made the official announcement that, henceforth, there will no longer be any gender restrictions on uniform clothing items. Service members can now order and wear whichever uniform they feel best suits their individual identity. It was also announced th...

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