MONTREAL – The Police Brotherhood said it will consider asking its officers to wear their full uniforms to attend both the visitation and funeral for former Montreal mayor Jean Doré.
READ MORE: Controversy over Montreal police camo pants protest
Police were criticized heavily after they showed up in their colourful camouflage pants to former Quebec Premier Jacques Parizeau’s funeral on Tuesday, June 9.
READ MORE: Camo pants protest: Quebec premier displeased with Montreal police
On Monday, he said he hopes officers will put on their uniforms to pay their proper respects to Doré.
READ MORE: Former mayor of Montreal Jean Doré has died
Police have been donning camouflage pants and jeans for almost a year to protest changes to their pension plans.
READ MORE: Montreal police remove camo protest pants for funeral of Habs legend Jean Béliveau
They did, however, wear their full uniforms to attend Canadiens’ great Jean Béliveau’s funeral.
Comments