FLAG PROTOCOL
A. Do not fly any other
flag higher than the National Flag.
B. When placed on a
wall, make sure that the National Flag is hung as if the mast were on the right side of the flag (your left).
C. No flag, banner or
pennant should be flown or displayed above the Canadian flag when on the same flag pole.
D. When three flags are
flown together, the Canadian Flag should occupy the central position with the next ranking flag to the left and third ranking
flag to the right, as seen by spectators in front of the
flags.
E. When two flags or
more than three nation's flags are flown, use separate staffs of the same height.
F. In processions,
carry the National Flag on the marching right.
G. When several other
flags are carried abreast, carry the National Flag in front of the centre of the line.
H. When crossed with
another flag, the National Flag is on the flag's right (observer's left) with the staff over that of the other flag.
I. When it is displayed
on the pulpit or chancel in a church, the flag should be flown from a
staff placed on the clergyman's right as he/she faces the
congregation. All other flags on the pulpit or chancel should be
on his left.
J. When flying the
National Flag at half-mast, first raise it to the masthead, then slowly bring it down at least the flag's width from the mast head, but not more than half way.
FLAG CARE
1. Where possible, a
flag should be taken down every night.
2. Never store a wet or damp
flag; spread it out until dry.
3. If soiled, a flag
may be safely hand washed using any domestic soap or detergent
which does not contain bleach.
4. If lightly frayed or
torn, a flag should be repaired at once. It could save the cost of a new flag.
5. When your flag is in
such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified manner.
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