New dresscode for Canadian Armed Forces

"A uniform does not define discipline or operational effectiveness, just as the color or length of your hair does not define your dedication," Gen. Eyre said. 

In a historic reform to its nation’s military dress code, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) on Wednesday permitted the service members to have facial tattoos, dye their hair, allowed women to keep long nails and wear skirts in an attempt to make military service more inclusive. 

In a statement, Ottawas Department of National Defense said that these new military dress and personal grooming regulations were aimed "to support respect, diversity and inclusiveness" and to encourage the youth to join the armed forces. Read MORE