The Royal Canadian Legion in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, has issued a strong condemnation against individuals who booed local Member of Parliament Chris d'Entremont during a Remembrance Day ceremony, calling their behavior disrespectful to veterans and the memory of fallen soldiers.
Sacred Service Disrupted by Political Protest
Chris d'Entremont, the Conservative-turned-Liberal MP for Acadie-Annapolis, faced public jeering as he laid a wreath during the solemn November 11 ceremony. The incident occurred at the Royal Canadian Legion Port Royal Branch 21 in Annapolis Royal, where at least three individuals expressed their disapproval audibly during the commemorative event.
In an interview with the Annapolis Valley Register, d'Entremont revealed the disrespect began even before the formal service started. The MP was booed when he visited the bathroom at the Legion hall prior to the ceremony, though he admitted he never anticipated the protest would continue during the actual Remembrance Day service itself.
"But they did," d'Entremont confirmed. "I just sort of under my breath said, 'Not the place for it.' This is a solemn event."
Legion President Delivers Strong Rebuke
Angela Amero, President of Legion Branch 21, did not mince words in her response to the incident. In an official statement, Amero expressed the organization's collective disappointment and anger toward those responsible for the disruption.
"To those that booed Christopher d'Entremont at the service, we say SHAME ON YOU," Amero declared. "You have ruined the day that we remember our fathers, sons, daughters, and grandparents that paid the ultimate sacrifice for the very thing that you seemed entitled to … the right to give your opinion."
Amero emphasized that while political disagreement is a fundamental right in Canada, Remembrance Day ceremonies represent inappropriate venues for such expressions. "There is a time and place for political discord. Everyone has a right to voice their opinion. A Remembrance Day is not one of those times or places," she stated.
Political Context Behind the Controversy
The cold reception directed at d'Entremont appears directly linked to his recent political decision to cross the floor in the House of Commons. Just one week before the November 11 ceremony, the Nova Scotia MP abandoned the Conservative caucus to join the Liberal party, a move that has generated significant controversy among his constituents.
D'Entremont has defended his decision, citing the 2025 federal budget as the catalyst for his change in allegiance. The MP claimed the budget made him realize "there's a better path" forward for both his constituents and the country, noting that Prime Minister Mark Carney offered that alternative direction.
Despite understanding that his floor-crossing wouldn't be universally popular, d'Entremont expressed disappointment that the political disagreement manifested during such a sacred occasion. The MP noted that none of the individuals who booed him approached him after the service to discuss his decision, though he acknowledged receiving substantial support from others disgusted by the incident.
"I did it for the right reasons," d'Entremont maintained regarding his political transition, while emphasizing that the negativity occurred in front of Legion members who deserved better during their commemorative service.
