Half-masting the National Flag of Canada

The half-masting of national flags is a well-established procedure whereby countries bestow an honour and express a collective sense of sorrow. The Government of Canada determines the rules for half-masting the National Flag and posts notices for every half-masting occasion.

Follow:

Most requested

Services and information

National Flag of Canada half-masting notices

Find out why the National Flag of Canada is flying at half-mast on Parliament and Government of Canada buildings and establishments.

RSS feeds for half-masting notices

Subscribe to our RSS feed to receive the latest and most up-to-date half-masting notices of the National Flag of Canada.

Rules for half-masting the National Flag of Canada

Learn about the special occasions for half-masting the flag and the rules of use for these occasions.

Contributors

Report a problem or mistake on this page

Privacy statement

The information you provide through this survey is collected under the authority of the Department of Employment and Social Development Act (DESDA) for the purpose of measuring the performance of Canada.ca and continually improving the website. Your participation is voluntary.

Please do not include sensitive personal information in the message box, such as your name, address, Social Insurance Number, personal finances, medical or work history or any other information by which you or anyone else can be identified by your comments or views.

Any personal information collected will be administered in accordance with the Department of Employment and Social Development Act, the Privacy Act and other applicable privacy laws governing the protection of personal information under the control of the Department of Employment and Social Development. Survey responses will not be attributed to individuals.

If you wish to obtain information related to this survey, you may submit a request to the Department of Employment and Social Development pursuant to the Access to Information Act. Instructions for making a request are provided in the publication InfoSource, copies of which are located in local Service Canada Centres.

You have the right to file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada regarding the institution’s handling of your personal information at: How to file a complaint.

When making a request, please refer to the name of this survey: Report a Problem or Mistake on This Page.

Please select all that apply:

Privacy statement

Thank you for your help!

You will not receive a reply. For enquiries, contact us.

Date modified: