Flags at the City of Burlington

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If you are wondering why flags are flying at half-mast at city facilities or wish to request the raising of a community flag, please check the appropriate sections below. Additional information is also provided on the current status of flag raising and flag etiquette in Canada.

Lowering Flags to Half-mast
Current Notice of Half-masting
Showcasing Community Flags at City Hall
Current Status of Flag Raising
Rules for Flying the National Flag of Canada

Lowering Flags to Half-mast

The City of Burlington's flags are flown at the half-mast position as a sign of mourning.

The city follows federal protocol in flying the national flag of Canada at half-mast on certain occasions, including as directed by the Department of Canadian Heritage for all federal government buildings.

The city also flies flags at half-mast at the following times:

On Remembrance Day, Nov. 11
On the death of current and former mayors and members of City Council
On the death of current and retired city employees
At the additional call of the Mayor's Office, according to specific circumstances
Under specific circumstances as determined by city department directors (applies to specific city buildings)

Current Notice of Half-masting

City Hall flags are currently at half mast in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Showcasing Community Flags at City Hall

Community groups and organizations may request a community flag to be flown in Civic Square at City Hall to recognize an event, an historical event or a specific month. Groups may visit the web page Request a Flag Raising at City Hall and make a request through the office of Mayor Rick Goldring.