Canadian Military Tightens Personal Appearance Rules

The Canadian military is updating its dress regulations in a bid to revisit limits on features like beard length and untied hair. Starting on July 2, troops with long hair that extends below the lower portion of the shirt collar will have to tie it away from the face. Accessories used to tie hair must also be black or match the same colour as the hair. With regards to facial hair, soldiers can still sport all kinds of styles, from sideburns to goatees, but length or bulk must not exceed one inch. It will also be easier for those seeking religious or spiritual accommodation with regards to the dress code, as it it will be placed on the member’s personnel file instead of having to file a new request for every new posting....