Tim Goddard, whose daughter Nichola died serving in Afghanistan, said he's not offended by the white poppy. (CBC)The contentious white poppy campaign in Prince Edward Island is getting some acceptance from the father of a Canadian soldier who was killed in Afghanistan.

Tim Goddard's daughter, Capt. Nichola Goddard, was serving as a forward observer with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry when she was killed in 2006.

The 26-year-old became the first Canadian female combat soldier killed on the front lines.

Tim Goddard told CBC News on Friday that he's not offended by the white poppy and respects people's right to wear whatever colour poppy they choose ahead of Remembrance Day.

"They're saying that 'I'm wearing this white poppy because I believe in a more peaceful solution,' " he said. "I don't think they're saying, 'I'm not wearing a poppy.' "

The white poppy is part of a new campaign launched by the Island Peace Committee. Committee members said their white version stands for non-violent conflict resolution.

The Island Peace Committee sees its poppies as a complement to the Legion's red ones. (CBC)

Some members of the Royal Canadian Legion have said the white poppy denigrates the symbol of remembrance — the red poppy.

Valerie Fortney, the author of a new book on Capt. Nichola Goddard's life, said she's not surprised by Tim Goddard's take on the controversial poppy.

Fortney, who wrote Sunray: The Death and Life of Captain Nichola Goddard, said the Goddard family is always up for intelligent discussion.

"She lived quite an examined life," Fortney said. "They challenged one another's beliefs. Debates around the dining room table. People like Capt. Nichola Goddard would approve of ongoing debate and discussion."

Despite Goddard's acceptance of the white poppy, he said he'd be sticking with the traditional Remembrance Day symbol on Nov. 11, which is next Thursday.

"I'll stay with my red one," he said.