Proposed amendment to Remembrance Week Act announced
The Ford government has introduced a bill protecting workers who choose to wear a poppy to work during Remembrance Week.
Officials say exceptions will be made if the proposed right to wear a poppy poses a danger to a person's health or safety.
“Our government is grateful to those in uniform, past and present, who have selflessly dedicated themselves to serving our country and protecting our values,” said Parm Gill, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. “They deserve our unwavering respect, support and gratitude. We show that by wearing poppies, helping to ensure our children and grandchildren never forget the sacrifices they have made for us.”
If passed, the legislation would also amend the Remembrance Week Act to state that during Remembrance Week, poppies are worn as a symbol of remembrance and respect.
Last year, the U.S. based Whole Foods made headlines last year when it said poppies would not be allowed under its newly updated uniform policy, which affected employees at 14 of its Canadian locations.
At the time Premier Ford promised to make it illegal to ban poppy wearing by employees.
Whole Foods did reverse the ban days later after a hue and cry from across the country.
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