Under Our Flag
The National Flag of Canada, distinguished by its red maple leaf, was inaugurated on February 15, 1965, after over 40 years of searching for a unique Canadian design. This February 15, you can celebrate Flag Day by learning more about proper flag etiquette.
The national flag should always be flown alone on its flagpole.
Regardless of its material, the flag should be displayed only in a manner befitting its importance. It should never be used as decoration, draping, a curtain, or to cover a platform, podium, statue, monument, or plaque for unveiling. The flag should not be signed, marked, used as apparel, or have anything pinned or sewn to it. It should not be burned in effigy, stepped on, or flown upside down (except as a signal of extreme distress).
When the flag is raised or lowered, or when it is carried past in a parade or review, everyone should face the flag, remove their hats, and remain silent. Those in uniform must salute. Any Canadian may choose to have their casket draped with the flag; this honour is not solely reserved for the funerals of soldiers, veterans, and dignitaries.
The flag should not be flown in a discoloured or tattered condition.
When a flag is no longer suitable for use, it should be disposed of in a dignified manner. Flags made of natural fibres should be burned in a dignified manner, privately and without ceremony. Flags made of synthetic material should not be burned due to environmental and fire hazard. They should be torn into single-colour strips, so that the pieces do not resemble a flag. The pieces should then be placed in a bag for disposal. They should not be re-purposed.
Most importantly, fly the flag with pride and respect.
MP – Calgary Confederation Len Webber proudly serves the following Communities: Balmoral, Banff Trail, Brentwood, Briar Hill, Bridgeland, Cambrian Heights, Capitol Hill, Charleswood, Collingwood, Crescent Heights, Dalhousie, Greenview, Greenview Industrial Park, Highland Park, Highwood, Hillhurst, Hounsfield Heights-Briar Hill, Montgomery, Mount Pleasant, Mountview, Parkdale, Point McKay, Queens Park Village, Renfrew, Riverside, Rosedale, Rosemont, St. Andrew Heights, Sunnyside, Tuxedo Park, University District, University Heights, Varsity Acres, West Hillhurst, Winston Heights-Mountview
