This page will cover a variety of items from the CJCR cadet dress standards, including:

• Jewellery
• Makeup
• Proper deportment for backpacks, headphones, and more.

Jewellery

1. Jewellery. The wearing of jewellery is permitted in uniform however cadets must not:
   1. wear jewellery over uniform items;
   2. while in uniform, have ear piercings and ear gauges / spacers of more than 2.5 cm diameter or diagonal measurement (dependent on the activity whether for ceremonial or safety reasons, the number of earrings may be restricted);
   3. wear jewellery in piercings which are normally covered by uniforms if they pose a risk of injury;
   4. wear jewellery that impairs the cadets’ safety or ability to perform their duties;
   5. wear jewellery that a cadet knows, or ought reasonably to know, are connected with criminal activities (e.g., criminal gangs), that promote and / or express, on the basis of a prohibited ground of discrimination as defined in the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA), the following: hatred, violence, discrimination, or harassment; or
   6. wear jewellery that a cadet knows, or ought to know, promote and / or express: racism, sexism, misogyny, misandry, xenophobia, homophobia, ableism, or sexually explicit material.
2. Rings. There are no limits to the number of rings a cadet can wear in uniform (dependent on the activity whether for ceremonial or safety reasons, the number of rings may be restricted);
3. Earrings. Cadets in uniform may have multiple ear piercings as well as ear gauges / spacers of no more than 2.5 cm square or diameter. (See Figure 2-2-4)
4. Nose rings. Cadets in uniform may have a single nose piercing, as associated with a cultural, religious, or spiritual belief. Septum piercings are not permitted, (dependent on the activity whether for ceremonial or safety reasons, the number of earrings may be restricted). (See Figure 2-2-4)
5. The only authorized piercing above the shoulders are those on the ears and nose.
6. Make-up. Cadets may wear make-up, whether in uniform or civilian clothes. They may wear nail polish, artificial nails, temporary lashes, and eyelash extensions unless it impairs the cadets’ safety or ability to perform their duties. Safety must be considered at all times.
7. Tattoos. Tattoos are permitted. However, cadets must not have:
   1. tattoos that a cadet knows, or ought reasonably to know, are connected with criminal activities (e.g., criminal gangs), tattoos that promote and / or express, on the basis of a prohibited ground of discrimination as defined in the CHRA, the following: hatred, violence, discrimination, or harassment; or
   2. tattoos that a cadet knows, or ought to know, promote and / or express: racism, sexism, misogyny, misandry, xenophobia, homophobia, ableism, or sexually explicit material.
   3. tattoos of a cultural nature (such as Inuit face tattoos) shall be allowed.

Backpacks

Headphones, other accessories

Cadets in uniform shall be well presented, with footwear cleaned and shone, and uniform cleaned and properly pressed.

In particular, buttons, fasteners and zippers shall be kept closed; pockets shall not be bulged; items such as personal mobile devices, portable electronics, glasses, glass cases, sunglasses, pens, pencils, key rings, or paper shall not be visibly extended, protrude from pockets, or be suspended from waist belts; headphones shall not be worn; and ear buds may only be worn when travelling on transport.

Cadets wearing civilian clothes during cadet activities shall dress and conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively as members of the CCO.