Flag question

[Rearadmiral]

I searched, but can’t find anything.  (actually, the fact that the word ‘flag’ wasn’t found leads me to think that the search engine may be knackered.  And I have no idea where to post this.  It doesn’t seem to fit anywhere.  I’ll throw myself on the mercies of the site admins. 

My question is this: I recall reading a year or so ago that it was now acceptable to fly the Canadian Ensign again.  Did I dream that up?  I’ve looked at Gov. of Canada sites and don’t get a lot of help, so I’m just curious what else it is acceptable to fly at a non-government location.  Obviously I can fly the Canadian flag, or the provincial flag, but can I fly the Royal Union Flag (commonly called the Union Jack) outside of  May 25, December 11, and the first Monday in March?  (The reason I ask BTW is the whole issue of the recent federal court case where the RMC instructor was ‘reminded’ of the military traditions and protocols and that as an officer that’s what he signed up for.)  I’m pretty sure I couldn’t fly a regimental or branch flag except maybe on a significant anniversary or something, but maybe not even then.  Advice?

I’m sure there are a lot of ex-RSMs and protocol people who might have some advice.

For those who don’t have the specific advice, here’s another question: does your significant other support flying a flag at home?  My wife is patriotic but she regularly takes down my Canadian Flag to put up some ‘seasonal’ crap.  It bugs the bejeezus out of me. 

Cheers

 

[Nfld Sapper]

I searched, but can’t find anything.  (actually, the fact that the word ‘flag’ wasn’t found leads me to think that the search engine may be knackered.  And I have no idea where to post this.  It doesn’t seem to fit anywhere.  I’ll throw myself on the mercies of the site admins. 

My question is this: I recall reading a year or so ago that it was now acceptable to fly the Canadian Ensign again.  Did I dream that up?  I’ve looked at Gov. of Canada sites and don’t get a lot of help, so I’m just curious what else it is acceptable to fly at a non-government location.  Obviously I can fly the Canadian flag, or the provincial flag, but can I fly the Royal Union Flag (commonly called the Union Jack) outside of  May 25, December 11, and the first Monday in March?  (The reason I ask BTW is the whole issue of the recent federal court case where the RMC instructor was ‘reminded’ of the military traditions and protocols and that as an officer that’s what he signed up for.)   I’m pretty sure I couldn’t fly a regimental or branch flag except maybe on a significant anniversary or something, but maybe not even then.  Advice?

I’m sure there are a lot of ex-RSMs and protocol people who might have some advice.

For those who don’t have the specific advice, here’s another question: does your significant other support flying a flag at home?  My wife is patriotic but she regularly takes down my Canadian Flag to put up some ‘seasonal’ crap.  It bugs the bejeezus out of me. 

Cheers

As for the Red Ensign I believe (and I could be wrong) that it is only flown at the memorial at Vimy.

As for a Regimental Flag I think you can fly it at your lesuire as long as you were a member of said regiment. I know for a fact that there is one person in my unit that flys the Engineer Flag when ever we are at his cabin.

I'll dig around to find more info.

EDITED TO ADD

I believe this is the thread you were talking about The Red Ensign

 

[George Wallace]

For those who don’t have the specific advice, here’s another question: does your significant other support flying a flag at home?  My wife is patriotic but she regularly takes down my Canadian Flag to put up some ‘seasonal’ crap.  It bugs the bejeezus out of me. 

Guess it is time to dig deep into your pockets and get another, grander pole to fly your flag.  She can keep the old, stubby one.   ;D  Remember the Cdn Flag must be higher than the others, and if you want to make it easy, get two more poles so that your large/tallest one can be in the center........or else you will have to figure out which is the left and which is the right when deciding on the placement of the Cdn Flag.

 

[ghyslyn]

Interesting topic, it does make me wonder whether or not I can wave my 3 flags in my front lawn, my canadian flag(modern), my french flag and my métis flag(dark blue background with a white "infinity" symbol

 

[Blackadder1916]

Flag Etiquette in Canada
http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/progs/cpsc-ccsp/etiquette/index_e.cfm

The manner in which flags may be displayed in Canada is not governed by any legislation but by established practice. The etiquette outlined in this brochure is an adaptation of international usage and of customs the federal government has been observing for many years.

The rules applied by the federal government are in no way mandatory for individuals or organizations; they may serve as guidelines for all persons who wish to display the Canadian Flag and other flags in Canada.

 

[Rearadmiral]

Mr. Wallace:

You wrote "Guess it is time to dig deep into your pockets and get another, grander pole to fly your flag.  She can keep the old, stubby one."

I wish that were the case.  The bride always gets her way.  That's some rule of marriage.  Her flag of preference is usually something seasonally silly, like Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas.  I can't afford to make it a divorceable issue, but dammit, the National Flag takes precedence over some thanksgiving crap..

 

[xo31@711ret]

LOL! Ain' it great to be married? I'm her on the lower north shore of Quebec wondering if I should fly my NL flag.

 

[RangerRay]

LOL! Ain' it great to be married? I'm her on the lower north shore of Quebec wondering if I should fly my NL flag.

The official one, or the Newfy Tri-Colour?  ;D

I believe that if you wish to fly the Red Ensign on your own property, or the Union Jack, you may do so as you wish.  But I do believe that etiquette is if you wish to fly a flag of a foreign nation (which the Red Ensign and Union Jack are not), you should fly the national flag above the foreign flag on the same pole, or in the position of honour with more than one pole.

 

[IN HOC SIGNO]

Judging from my travels around the country it seems that people fly what ever the heck they like....Jolly Rogers, Confederate States flags. Union Jacks, Air force and Regimental flags, Mohawk Warrior flags....you name it, I've seen em flown. I really take issue with folks who fly the National flag when it's tattered and worn...but I don't think there's anyone out there that's policing people's flags on private property.

 

[missing1]

Maybe this will help.                        http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/progs/cpsc-ccsp/etiquette/2_e.cfm
I have a flag out front which flies at half mast when  one of our boys are killed till they are buried. Since I raised it another two have shown up around the neighbourhood. Show the flag, it grows on people.