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Death of Peter Kormos, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the riding of Welland, Ontario

Sat, 11 May 2013 06:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Saturday, May 11, 2013

Occasion: The funeral of the late Peter Kormos, who passed away March 30, 2013

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the riding of Welland, Ontario

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Death of The Honourable Doug Finley, Senator

Sat, 11 May 2013 05:06:00 -0400

Masting Period: From May 11 until sunset on the memorial service, Saturday May 18, 2013.

Occasion: The memorial service of the late Honourable Doug Finley, who passed away May 11, 2013.

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the city of Simcoe, Ontario. Further, the flag will be flown at half-mast on the Peace Tower from sunrise to sunset on the day of the memorial service.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 7)

Death of Robert Elgie, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the riding of Beaches-East York, Ontario

Sat, 4 May 2013 07:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Saturday, May 4, 2013

Occasion: The funeral of the late Robert Elgie, who passed away April 3, 2013

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the riding of Beaches - East York, Ontario

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace (Workers' Mourning Day)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:01:00 -0400

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Sunday, April 28, 2013.

Occasion: Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace (Workers' Mourning Day).

Masting location(s): Peace Tower in Ottawa and on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11)

Death of Margaret Thatcher, Former British Prime Minister, LG, OM, PC, FRS

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, from sunrise to sunset.

Occasion: Funeral of the late Margaret Thatcher, who passed away April 8, 2013.

Masting location(s): Peace Tower in Ottawa.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 16)

Death of Ralph Klein, O.C., A.O.E, former Premier of Alberta

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From March 29, 2013 until sunset Friday, April 5, 2013, the day of the memorial service.

Occasion: Death of Ralph Klein who passed away March 29, 2013.

Masting location(s): On all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the Province of Alberta.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Death of the Honourable J. Léonce Bernard, OPEI, former Member of the Provincial Executive Council and former Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From today until sunset the day of the funeral April 1, 2013.

Occasion: Death of the late Honourable J. Léonce Bernard, who passed away March 26, 2013.

Masting location(s): On all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in Prince Edward Island.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Death of Constable Jennifer Kovach

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Thursday March 21, 2013, day of the funeral.

Occasion: Death of Constable Jennifer Kovach, who passed away March 14, 2013.

Masting location(s): On all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the city of Guelph, Ontario.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Death of Claudette Boyer, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the riding of Ottawa-Vanier, Ontario.

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, the day of the funeral of Mrs. Claudette Boyer.

Occasion: Death of Claudette Boyer.

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the riding of Ottawa-Vanier, Ontario (with the exception of the Peace Tower).

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Death of Herb Epp, former Mayor and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Friday, March 1, 2013, the day of the funeral.

Occasion: Death of Herb Epp on February 25, 2013.

Masting location(s): On all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Death of Marion Helen Bryden, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the riding of Beaches-East York

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:30:00 -0500

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Saturday, February 23, 2013, the day of the funeral.

Occasion: Death of Marion Helen Bryden.

Masting location(s): On all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the riding of Beaches-East York, Ontario.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Death of The Honourable Eugene Whelan, P.C., O.C., former Minister and Senator

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From February 20 until sunset the day of the funeral or memorial service (date to be confirmed)

Occasion: Death of The Honourable Eugene Whelan on February 19, 2013

Masting location(s): On all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the city of Amherstburg, Ontario; on the Peace Tower from sunrise to sunset on the day of the funeral or the memorial service.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 7)

Death of the Honourable Diane Marleau, P.C.

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From now until sunset, February 2, 2013, the day of the commemorative service of the Honourable Diane Marleau, who passed away January 30, 2013.

Occasion: Death of the Honourable Diane Marleau.

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the city of Sudbury, Ontario. Further, the flag on the Peace Tower in Ottawa will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on February 2, 2013, the day of the commemorative service.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 7)

Death of the Right Honourable Martial Asselin, P.C., O.C., Q.C.

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:01:00 -0500

Masting Period: From January 25 until sunset, February 2, 2013 the day of the funeral of the late Right Honourable Martial Asselin.

Occasion: Death of the Right Honourable Martial Asselin, who passed away on January 25, 2013.

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the city of Québec, Quebec. Further, the flag on the Peace Tower in Ottawa will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on February 2, 2013, the day of the funeral.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 7)

Death of Mr. John Melville Turner

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From January 22, until sunset, Saturday January 26, 2013, day of the funeral of the late Mr. John Melville Turner, Former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

Occasion: Death of Mr. John Melville Turner, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and Speaker of the Ontario Legislative Assembly, who passed away January 20, 2013.

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the Riding of Peterborough, Ontario.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Death of the Honourable Robert Gordon Robertson, P.C., C.C. FRSE

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From January 16, 2013 until sunset Monday January 21, 2013, day of the funeral of the late Honourable Robert Gordon Robertson.

Occasion: Death of the late Honourable Robert Gordon Robertson, who passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2013.

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, with the exception of the Peace Tower.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 7)

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Occasion: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11)

Death of The Honourable Gilbert R. Clements, O.P.E.I., former Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From November 27, 2012, until sunset on on the day of the funeral or commemorative service (date to be confirmed), in honour of the late Honourable Gilbert R. Clements, former Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, who passed away on November 26, 2012.

Occasion: Death of the Honourable Gilbert R. Clements, former Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the province of Prince Edward Island.

Additional details:

Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Death of the late Mr. Clifford Pilkey, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From November 21, 2012, until sunset on Friday, November 23, 2012, the day of the funeral for the late Mr. Clifford Pilkey, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, who passed away November 17, 2012.

Occasion: Death of the late Mr. Clifford Pilkey, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the Riding of Oshawa, Ontario.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Death of Constable Adrian Oliver of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From November 13, 2012, until sunset Tuesday, November 20, 2012, the day of the funeral of Constable Adrian Oliver, who died while on duty November 13, 2012 in Surrey, British Columbia.

Occasion: Death of Constable Adrian Oliver of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Masting location(s): Flags on all buildings and establishments of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police across the country.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14)

Remembrance Day

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Remembrance Day, Sunday, November 11, 2012.

Occasion: Remembrance Day.

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower, will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Remembrance Day, Sunday, November 11, 2012. When half-masting occurs at the National War Memorial or a place where remembrance is being observed, the half-masting can occur at 11:00 a.m. (or according to the prescribed order of service) until sunset.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11)

Death of the Honourable Robert Kaplan, P.C., former Member of Parliament for the Riding of York Centre.

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on November 6, 2012, the day of the funeral of the late honourable Robert Kaplan, who passed away on Monday, November 5, 2012.

Occasion: Death of the Honourable Robert Kaplan, P.C., former Member of Parliament for the Riding of York Centre.

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the city of Toronto, Ontario will be flown at half-mast. Further, the flag on the Peace Tower in Ottawa will be flown at half-mast on November 6, 2012, until sunset, the day of the funeral.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 7)

Death of Mr. Harvie Andre, P.C., former Member of Parliament for the Riding of Calgary Centre (1972-1988)

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:45:00 -0400

Masting Period: From October 23, 2012, until October 29, 2012, the day of the Memorial Service for the late Honourable Mr. Harvie Andre.

Occasion: Death of the Honourable Mr. Harvie Andre, former Member of Parliament for the Riding of Calgary Centre (1972-1988), who passed away on Sunday October 21, 2012.

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the city of Calgary, Alberta, will be flown at half-mast from now until sunset on the day of the funeral or commemorative service (date to be confirmed). Further, the flag on the Peace Tower in Ottawa will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on October 29, 2012, the day of the Memorial Service.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 7)

Death of The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From October 19, 2012, until sunset on Friday, October 26, 2012, the day of the funeral of the late Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander.

Occasion: Death of The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, who passed away on October 19, 2012.

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the province of Ontario, with the exception of the Peace Tower. Further, the flag on the Peace Tower will fly at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Friday, October 26, 2012, day of the funeral.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Funeral for the late Mr. John Cleary, Former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:45:00 -0400

Masting Period: From now until sunset today, October 11, 2012

Occasion: Funeral for the late Mr. John Cleary, Former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, who passed away October 6, 2012.

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the Ridings of Cornwall and Stormont --Dundas—Charlottenburgh in Ontario will be flown at half-mast.

Additional details:
Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day - September 30, 2012

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 30, 2012,

Occasion: To recognize Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa, will be flown at half-mast

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11)

Death of The Honourable Sylvia Fedoruk, former Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 06:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From September 26, 2012 until sunset on October 5, 2012

Occasion: Death of The Honourable Sylvia Fedoruk, former Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, who passed away September 26, 2012.

Masting location(s): Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the province of Saskatchewan will be flown at half-mast

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Death of the Honourable E. Peter Lougheed, Former Premier of Alberta

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 06:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From September 14, 2012, until sunset on the Friday, September 21, 2012, the day of the memorial service of the Honourable E. Peter Lougheed.

Occasion: Death of the Honourable E. Peter Lougheed, P.C., C.C., A.O.E., Q.C., Former Premier of Alberta, who passed away on September 13, 2012.

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the Province of Alberta. Further, the flag on the Peace Tower in Ottawa will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 21, the day of the memorial service of the Honourable E. Peter Lougheed.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 7).

Death of Peace Officer Rod Lazenby from the Municipal District of Foothill in Alberta

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 06:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: Friday, August 24, 2012, the day of the memorial service of Peace Officer Rod Lazenby

Occasion: Death of Peace Officer Rod Lazenby from the Municipal District of Foothill in Alberta, who was killed on duty on August 10, 2012

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the City of High River, Alberta

Additional details: As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Death of Constable Derek Pineo of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From July 20, 2012, until sunset Sunday, July 29, 2012, the day of the memorial service

Occasion: Death of Constable Derek Pineo of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who died while on duty, on July 20, 2012 in Wilkie, Saskatchewan.

Masting location(s): All buildings and establishments of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, across the country

Additional details: As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14)

Death of Correctional Officer Michael Gaucher

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From July 18, 2012 until sunset on Friday, July 20, 2012, the day of the funeral of Correctional Officer Michael Gaucher.

Occasion: Death of Correctional Officer Michael Gaucher from the Drumheller Minimum Security Unit in Alberta

Masting location(s): All Department of Public Safety Correctional Services Canada facilities in the Prairie Region (Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta), as well as Community Operation Offices in north west Ontario and the Northwest Territories.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14)

National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: Sunrise to sunset on Saturday, June 23, 2012

Occasion: National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Masting location(s): Peace Tower, Ottawa

Additional details: As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada, the flag on the Peace Tower in Ottawa and on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, June 23, 2012, to mark this day.

Memorial Service for Deceased Parliamentarians

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 4, 2012

Occasion: Memorial Service for Deceased Parliamentarians

Masting location(s): Peace Tower in Ottawa

Additional details: The Flag on the Peace Tower in Ottawa will be flown at half-mast from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 4, 2012, for the duration of the annual Memorial Service on Parliament Hill to remember deceased Parliamentarians.

Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Saturday, April 28, 2012 to mark this day of mourning

Occasion: Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace (Workers' Mourning Day)

Masting location(s): The Peace Tower in Ottawa and on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11)

Vimy Ridge Day

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Monday April 9, 2012

Occasion: The national day of remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Masting location(s): The Peace Tower in Ottawa

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11)

Death of Tony Silipo, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Thursday, March 15, 2012, the day of the funeral of Mr. Silipo

Occasion: Death of Tony Silipo, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the riding of Davenport, from 1991 to 1999

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the riding of Davenport

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Death of the Honourable Pierre Juneau

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From February 22 until sunset February 25, 2012, day of the funeral of the late Honourable Pierre Juneau.

Occasion: Death of the Honourable Pierre Juneau who passed away February 21, 2012.

Masting location(s): February 22 to 25: All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the city of Montréal, Québec. February 25: The Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 7)

Death of the Honourable Fred Dickson, Q.C., Senator (2009-2012)

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From February 9 until sunset on February 18, 2012 day of the funeral of the late Honourable Fred Dickson.

Occasion: Death of the Honourable Fred Dickson, Q.C., Senator (2009-2012), who passed away February 9, 2012.

Masting location(s): February 9 to 18: All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the city of Truro, Nova Scotia. February 18: The Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Additional details:

Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 7)

Death of His Excellency Richard Turkson, High Commissionner for Ghana in Canada

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Saturday January 14, 2012, day of the funeral service of His late Excellency Richard Turkson.

Occasion: Death of His Excellency Richard Turkson, High Commissionner for Ghana in Canada, who passed away on November 23, 2011.

Masting location(s): The Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 9)

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, December 6, 2011.

Occasion: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11)

Death of The Honourable Stuart Stratton, Q.C., former Chief Justice of New Brunswick

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From November 14 until sunset on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, the day of the funeral of the late Honourable Stuart Stratton.

Occasion: Death of The Honourable Stuart Stratton, Q.C., former Chief Justice of New Brunswick.

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the province of New Brunswick.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Remembrance Day

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:00:00 -0500

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Friday, November 11, 2011.

Occasion: Remembrance Day

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. When half-masting occurs at the National War Memorial or a place where remembrance is being observed, the half-masting can occur at 11:00 a.m. (or according to the prescribed order or service) until sunset.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11)

Death of the Honourable Barnett J. Danson, Former Member of Parliament for the Riding of York North

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From October 20 until sunset on Sunday, October 23, 2011, the day of the funeral service of the late Honourable Barnett J. Danson.

Occasion: Death of the Honourable Barnett J. Danson, P.C., C.C., LL.D., and Former Member of Parliament for the Riding of York North (1968-1979)

Masting location(s): October 20 to 23: All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the city of Toronto, Ontario.

Additional details: October 23: The Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 7)

Death of the Honourable Reginald B. Alcock and Former Member of Parliament for the Riding of Winnipeg South

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From October 19 until sunset on Friday, October 21, 2011, the day of the memorial service of the late Honourable B. Reginald Alcock.

Occasion: Death of the Honourable Reginald B. Alcock, P.C., B.A., M.P.A. and Former Member of Parliament for the Riding of Winnipeg South (1993-2006)

Masting location(s): October 19 to 21: All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. October 21: The Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Additional details:

Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 7)

Plane crash near the community of Lutselk'e in the Northwest Territories

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: Wednesday, October 5, 2011, to honour the memory of the two victims.

Occasion: Death of two victims in a plane crash near the community of Lutselk'e in the Northwest Territories.

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in Yellowknife and Lutselk'e, Northwest Territories.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 25, 2011.

Occasion: Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day.

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Additional details:

Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11)

Death of two victims of the Arctic Sunwest Crash in the Northwest Territories

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From September 23 until sunset on Sunday, September 25, 2011, to honour the memory of the two victims.

Occasion: Death of two victims of the Arctic Sunwest Crash in the Northwest Territories.

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Tenth Anniversary of 9/11

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 06:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 11, 2011, to honour the memory of the innocent people who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Occasion: Tenth Anniversary of 9/11.

Masting location(s): The Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 16)

Death of the Honourable Jack Layton, P.C., B.A, M.A., Ph.D

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From August 22 until sunset on Saturday, August 27, 2011, the day of the funeral of the late Honourable Jack Layton.

Occasion: Death of the Honourable Jack Layton, P.C., B.A, M.A., Ph.D - Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition and Member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada.

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 16)

Death of William A. Ferguson, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: Tuesday, July 26, 2011, the day of the memorial service for William A. Ferguson.

Occasion: Death of William A. Ferguson, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the riding of Kitchener (1990 to 1994)

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the City of Kitchener, Ontario.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Death of Constable Garrett Styles of the York Regional Police

Tue, 5 Jul 2011 06:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, the day of the funeral of Constable Garrett Styles.

Occasion: Death of Constable Garrett Styles of the York Regional Police who was killed while on duty on June 28, 2011.

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the York Region, Ontario.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting, the National Flag of Canada (Section 14)

Death of Master Corporal Francis Roy

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: See Rules for Half-masting, the National Flag of Canada (Section 14)

Occasion: Death of Master Corporal Francis Roy from the Canadian Forces, who passed away on June 25, 2011.

Masting location(s): See Rules for Half-masting, the National Flag of Canada (Section 14)

Additional details: Fallen Canadians

Rules for Half-masting, the National Flag of Canada (Section 14)

Death of a member of the Canadian Forces is marked in accordance with the Protocol established by the Department of National Defense.

National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Thursday, June 23, 2011.

Occasion: National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting, the National Flag of Canada (Section 16)

Memorial Service for Deceased Parliamentarians

Mon, 6 Jun 2011 09:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 6, 2011.

Occasion: Memorial Service for Deceased Parliamentarians

Masting location(s): The Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Additional details:

Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11)

Death of Bombardier Karl Manning in Afghanistan

Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: See Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14)

Occasion: Death of Bombardier Karl Manning from the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan on May 27, 2011.

Masting location(s): See Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14)

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14)

Fallen Canadians

Death of a member of the Canadian Forces is marked in accordance with the Protocol established by the Department of National Defense.

Death of Bruce Crozier, member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From May 27 until sunset, Wednesday, June 8, 2011, the day of the funeral of Bruce Crozier.

Occasion: Death of Bruce Crozier, member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the riding of Essex.

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the riding of Essex, Ontario.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting, the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Death of Patrick Michael Hayes, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Fri, 6 May 2011 06:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 6, 2011, the day of the funeral for Patrick Michael Hayes.

Occasion: Death of Patrick Michael Hayes, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the Riding of Essex-Kent.

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the riding of Essex-Kent, Ontario.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 10)

Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From sunrise to sunset Thursday, April 28, 2011.

Occasion: Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace

Masting location(s): All Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11)

Death of the Honourable Allan Blakeney, former Premier of Saskatchewan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Masting Period: From April 16 until sunset on Saturday, April 23, 2011, the day of the funeral of the late Honourable Allan Blakeney. Saturday, May 7, 2011, the day of the memorial service for the late Honourable Allan Blackeney.

Occasion: Death of the Honourable Allan Blakeney, P.C., O.C., S.O.M., D.C.L., F.R.S.C., Q.C., former Premier of Saskatchewan, who passed away on April 16, 2011.

Masting location(s): April 16 to 23, 2011: All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the province of Saskatchewan. May 7, 2011: All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the province of Saskatchewan and the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Additional details: Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 7)