You’re gonna hate hearing this, but a lot of veterans and currently serving reservists were involved in the police response to clear the streets of Ottawa. Veterans within the ranks of the protesters were absolutely ideologically weaponising their veteran status for the purpose of trying to bolster their credibility.
Adorning your tantrum with your old headdress and your medals does not make your position any stronger or more credible. Having served in the military does not exempt one from being bound by criminal law or being subject to civil injunction. Every person there made their choices and is accountable for any results from same. Those who are now on the wrong side of the law will have their day in court, where both the truth and the legality of any alleged offences can be tested.