Embrace Canada

Canada is strong, proud and free. Let’s demonstrate the pride we have for our beautiful country by showing our colours.

So many reasons to celebrate who we are

Our Canadian identity connects us and shows the world who we are and what we stand for: democracy, inclusion, reconciliation, human rights, equity and peace.

Support for Canadian athletes

It’s time to show the Olympic and Paralympic athletes that the entire country is behind them! Share a personalized message to support them throughout the Games.

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Read, listen and watch Canadian

Our stories deserve to be told. Choosing local content means supporting Canadian creators and artists, and helping promote local talent beyond our borders.

Listen Canadian

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Sing your pride

In 2025, “O Canada” celebrates its 45th anniversary as our national anthem.

Sing along with the official karaoke version and let your voice join others from coast to coast to coast.

Transcript — Karaoke O Canada

Video length: 00:01:35

This is a bilingual video; the lyrics appear in both English and French. This transcript shows the English lyrics only.

[music]

[On-screen text: O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.]

Show your colours

You too can proudly fly the Canadian flag—at home, at a community event or anywhere else!

Request a Parliament Hill flag

Sign up to get a flag that flew on Parliament Hill.

Youth Corner

Instill a sense of pride in youth through educational and fun activities about the Canadian flag.

Cheer on Team Canada

Canadian athletes embody determination, team spirit, and the drive to push beyond limits. Every victory and every effort brings us together and inspires us.

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

Show your colours by downloading the fan kit! Cheer on the Canadian athletes who will proudly represent us in Italy!

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FIFA World Cup 26™

In June and July 2026, Canada will host 13 matches in Toronto and Vancouver. Get ready to join fans and show your red and white!

The Flag That Unites Us

Transcript – The Flag That Unites Us

Video length : 00:01:14

[music]

[The video opens with sweeping aerial shots of Canada’s vast and diverse landscapes. Snow-capped mountains, rolling green fields, and a coastline with crashing waves. The Canadian flag waves proudly in the wind against a bright blue sky]

[Montage of a Canadian flag and a shot of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill.]

Women: At the stroke of noon, on February 15th, 1965,

Man: the red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill.

[Montage of the Canadian flag at night and in a group of people.]

Woman: The flag is a symbol that unites Canadians,

Man: and reflects the common values we take pride in.

[Montage of Canadian flag on building and outside.]

Man (voice over): Opportunity.

Man (voice over): Be united.

Man: Democracy.

Woman: Pride.

Man: Freedom.

Man: Patriotism.

Man: It allows us to come together and all truly feel Canadian.

[Montage of landscapes showing different parts of the country.]

[Youth marching band drumming in front of the Parliament.]

[Hockey players holding a giant Canadian flag on the Rideau Canal.]

Man (voice-over): Take a moment to reflect on Canadian values.

Woman: and what the flag means to you.

Man: Let's celebrate together!

Women: Let's celebrate together!

Woman: Happy National Flag of Canada Day.

Men: Happy National Flag of Canada Day.

[Music]

[Crowds flying the Canada Flag.]

[Images merging to create a mosaic of one big Canadian Flag.]

[text on screen: canada.ca/Flag-Day]

[The Canadian Heritage Wordmark appears.]

[The Canada Wordmark appears.]

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