N.S. premier blasts judges over 'disgusting' demand that staffers remove poppies in courtroom

Nova Scotia Premier Criticizes Judges Over Poppy Ban in Courtrooms

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has condemned a recent decision by two judges instructing court staff not to wear poppies in courtrooms. He emphasized that the poppy is not a political symbol but one of remembrance and respect for those who served and sacrificed for the country.

Details of the Incident

Premier Houston’s Response

“It has come to my attention that earlier this week there was an order issued prohibiting individuals working in certain court facilities from wearing poppies while on duty in those locations,” Houston wrote on X.
“This order was issued under the guise that the poppy is somehow a ‘political statement.’ This is disgusting. The poppy is not a political statement. It is a symbol of remembrance and respect for the fallen and those who served and continue to serve our country.”

Premier Houston is considering legislation to guarantee the right to wear poppies in the workplace across the province.

Court’s Position

Andrew Preeper, spokesperson for the Nova Scotia courts, confirmed that no discussions about the poppy took place inside the courtroom itself.

Author’s Summary

Premier Houston strongly defends the poppy as a unifying symbol of respect, opposing the judges’ ban and pushing for legal protection of poppy-wearing in workplaces.

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National Post National Post — 2025-11-07

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