half-masting

A satisfactory position for half-masting is to place the centre of the flag exactly half-way down the staff (Figure 23).

Half-masting in such circumstances can only be carried out on those buildings and establishments affiliated to the organization.

The notice will stipulate the reason, geographical extent and duration of the Half-masting.

I. Mandatory Half-masting 1.

The Government of Canada is responsible for the protocol of half-masting the National Flag and for ensuring its proper application on all federal buildings and establishments in Canada and abroad.

On April 2, 2008, the House of Commons voted in favour of a motion calling on the government to reinstate the former policy regarding the half-masting of the flag on federal buildings.

The Government of Canada Releases Panel Report on the Half-Masting of the National Flag of Canada [ 2008-04-02 ] Canadian International Trade Tribunal:

September 16, 2001 Please be advised that the half-masting of flags on all federal government buildings and establishments across Canada and abroad has been extended to sunset on Monday, September 17, 2001.

Given that the flag is recognized as a paramount symbol of the nation, the act of half-masting is a dramatic visual statement that speaks to the sense of loss that is shared by all Canadians.

Should half-masting occur near a cenotaph or at another site where remembrance services are being observed, half-masting can occur at 11:00 a.m. (or according to the prescribed order of service) and extend until sunset.

Kira said, "We consider the issue to be of such fundamental importance to all Canadians that it was appropriate it [half-masting] be done from coast to coast to coast," he said that to his knowledge, Ms.

Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada Objectives The half-masting of national flags is a well-established procedure whereby countries bestow an honour and express a collective sense of sorrow.

Normally at any death involving half-masting of flags at provincial government buildings, SPMC Regional Directors will be notified from head office of the Saskatchewan Property Management Corporation, following consultation with the Protocol Office.

Discretionary Authority of Heads of Delegations Abroad The Head of a Delegation Abroad may authorize the half-masting of the Flag in the host country, consistent with the practice adopted by the government of the host country.

Discretionary Authority of the Prime Minister in Very Exceptional Circumstances The Prime Minister may authorize half-masting of the Flag on all federal buildings and establishments in Canada and abroad under very exceptional circumstances not otherwise covered by this protocol.

There are, however, exceptions to the rules of half-masting in Canada: if Victoria Day or Canada Day fall during a period of half-masting, the flags are to be returned to full-mast for the duration of the day.

As such, strict protocol surrounds the display of banners atop the Peace Tower, such as half-masting for national mourning and showing the flag of the sovereign, that of any member of the Royal Family, or the flag of the governor general, when any of those persons are present on Parliament Hill.

Government of Canada Reviews Protocol for Half-Masting the National flag Proposed New Protocol Introduction The half-masting of the National Flag of Canada is a well-established procedure whereby our country bestows an honour and expresses a collective sense of sorrow.