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.
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.
Read Canadian
- I support Canadian books
- The most notable books of 2024, Governor General’s Literary Awards
Listen Canadian
- FACTORfunded and #FACTORFundedFriday
- MUSIQC (French only)
Watch Canadian
- Stream Canadian, National Film Board
- See It All, Telefilm Canada
- Made, Canada Media Fund
- Watch Indigenous, Indigenous Screen Office
- Celebrating our Canada, loud and proud, Canada Day national evening show
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
Our athletes embody Canadian determination, team spirit, and ability to push their own limits. Every victory and every effort brings us together and inspires us.
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Cheer on the athletes who will proudly wear the maple leaf at the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games. Discover the Team Canada athletes who are ready to shine in Italy in 2026.
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!
This year, we are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the flag!
Transcript – The Flag That Unites Us
Video length : 00:01:25
[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]
[Two women are standing and holding Canadian flags.]
Woman: This year, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the National Flag of Canada.
[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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