Half-Masting of the Flag-2008

Rules for
half-masting

December 27, 2008

Death of two soldiers in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the deaths of two members of the Canadian Forces on December 27 2008, will be marked in accordance with the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location: www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hm/101-eng.cfm.

(Posted December 29, 2008)

December 26, 2008

Death of a soldier in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the death of Private Michael Bruce Freeman of the Canadian Forces, on December 26, 2008, will be marked in accordance with the protocol established by the Department of National Defence. Information on this protocol can be found at the following location: www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hm/101-eng.cfm.

(Posted December 29, 2008)

December 13, 2008

Death of three soldiers in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the deaths of three members of the Canadian Forces, on December 13, 2008, will be marked in accordance with the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location: www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hm/101-eng.cfm.

(Posted December 15, 2008)

December 5, 2008

Death of three soldiers in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the deaths of three members of the Canadian Forces, on December 5, 2008, will be marked in accordance with the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location:
www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hm/101-eng.cfm.

(Posted December 5, 2008)

December 6, 2008

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa, will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 6, 2008, to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

(Posted December 1, 2008)

November 28, 2008

Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the Senatorial Division of North Shore-Burnaby, British Colombia, will be flown at half-mast from now until sunset on Saturday November 29, 2008, the day of the funeral of the late Honourable Raymond Joseph Perrault, P.C.

Further, the flags on the Peace Tower in Ottawa will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, November 29, 2008, the day of the funeral of the Honourable Raymond Joseph Perrault who passed away November 24, 2008.

Biography of The Honourable Raymond Joseph Perrault

(Posted November 28, 2008)

November 11, 2008

Remembrance Day

Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa, will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Remembrance Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2008. 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.

(Posted November 4, 2008)

November 8, 2008

Death of the Honourable Oscar Lathlin, former MPP of The Pas, Manitoba and former Cabinet Minister of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs

Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the province of Manitoba, will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, November 8, 2008, the day of the funeral for Mr. Oscar Lathlin who died on November 1, 2008.

Biography of Oscar Lathlin

(Posted November 5, 2008)

September 28, 2008

Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa, will be flown at half-mast from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, September 28 2008, to commemorate Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day.

(Posted September 25, 2008)

September 18, 2008

Death of James Snow, Former MPP of Halton East and Oakville, Ontario

Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the towns of Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville, Ontario, will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, September 18, 2008, the day of the funeral for Mr. James Snow who died on September 13, 2008.

Biography of Mr. James Snow: Wikipedia website and Legislative Assembly of Ontario website
(Posted September 17, 2008)

September 12, 2008

Death of the Honourable William Bennett Campbell, P.C. (Former Premier of Prince Edward Island)

Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the province of Prince Edward Island, will be flown at half-mast from now until sunset on Monday, September 15, 2008, the day of the funeral of the late the Honourable William Bennett Campbell, P.C

Further, the flags on the Peace Tower in Ottawa will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Monday, September 15, 2008.
Biography of the Honourable William Bennett Campbell, P.C. (Parliament of Canada website)
Biography of the Honourable William Bennett Campbell, P.C. (Prince Edward Island Government website)
(Posted September 12, 2008 and revised September 18, 2008)

September 7, 2008

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the recent death of Sergeant Prescott Shipway of the Canadian Forces on September 7, 2008, will be marked in accordance with the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location:
www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hb/101-eng.cfm
(Posted September 8, 2008)

September 5, 2008

Death of the Honourable Erik Nielsen, P.C., D.F.C., Q.C., LL.B.

Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the cities of Whitehorse, Yukon, and Kelowna, British Columbia, will be flown at half-mast from now until sunset on Thursday, September 11, 2008, the day of the Memorial service of the late the Honourable Erik Nielsen, P.C., D.F.C., Q.C., LL.B.

Further, the flags on the Peace Tower will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, September 11, 2008.

Biography of the Honourable Erik Nielsen, P.C., D.F.C., Q.C., LL.B.
(posted on September 8, 2008 and revised on September 11, 2008)

September 3, 2008

Death of three soldiers in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the deaths of three members of the Canadian Forces, on September 3 2008, will be marked in accordance with the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location:
www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hb/101-eng.cfm.
(Posted September 3, 2008)

August 20, 2008

Death of three soldiers in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the deaths of three members of the Canadian Forces, on August 20 2008, will be marked in accordance with the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location:www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hb/101-eng.cfm.
(Posted August 21, 2008)

August 15, 2008

Death of District Chief of Emergency Services Bob Leek of West York, Ontario

Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the riding of West York, Ontario, will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Friday, August 15, 2008, day of the funeral for District Chief of Emergency Services Bob Leek who died while on duty August 10, 2008.
(Posted August 14, 2008)

August 10, 2008

Death of a soldier in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the recent death of Master Corporal Erin Doyle of the Canadian Forces on August 10, 2008, will be marked in accordance with the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location:
www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hb/101-eng.cfm
(Posted August 12, 2008)

August 11, 2008

Death of the Honourable Lawrence T. Pennell, P.C., Q.C., L.L.D.

Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the City of Brantford, Ontario, will be flown at half-mast from now until sunset on Monday, August 18, 2008, the day of the funeral of the late The Honourable Lawrence T. Pennell, P.C., Q.C., L.L.D.

Further, the flag on the Peace Tower in Ottawa will fly at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Monday, August 18, 2008.

Biography of The Honourable Lawrence T. Pennell, P.C., Q.C., L.L.D.
(Posted August 11, 2008)

August 9, 2008

Death of a soldier in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the recent death of Master Corporal Joshua Brian Roberts of the Canadian Forces on August 9, 2008, will be marked in accordance with the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location: www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hb/101-eng.cfm
(Posted August 11, 2008)

August 7, 2008

Death of Mr. Daniel L. Norris, former Commissioner of the Northwest Territories

Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the Northwest Territories will be flown at half-mast from now until sunset on Thursday, August 7, 2008, to mark the passing of the late Mr. Daniel L. Norris, former Commissioner of the Northwest Territories.

Further, flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the Northwest Territories will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Monday, August 11, 2008, the day of the funeral.
(Posted August 7, 2008)

July 18, 2008

Death of a soldier in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the recent death of Corporal James (Jim) Hayward Arnal of the Canadian Forces on July 18, 2008, will be marked in accordance with the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location: www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hb/101-eng.cfm
(Posted July 21, 2008)

July 4, 2008

Death of two soldiers in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the deaths of Corporal Brendan Anthony Downey and Private Colin William Wilmot of the Canadian Forces, which occurred on July 4 and 5, 2008, will be marked in accordance with the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location:www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hb/101-eng.cfm.
(Posted July 7, 2008)

June 23, 2008

National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

The Flag on the Peace Tower in Ottawa and on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Monday, June 23, 2008, to mark this day.
(Posted on June 18, 2008)

June 20, 2008

Death of Mr. Michael Ballantyne, former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories

Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the Northwest Territories will be flown at half-mast from now until sunset on Friday, June 20, 2008, to mark the passing of the late Mr. Michael Ballantyne, former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories.
(Posted on June 20, 2008)

June 3, 2008

Death of a soldier in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the recent death of Captain Richard (Steve) Leary of the Canadian Forces on June 3, 2008, will be marked in accordance with the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location: www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hb/101-eng.cfm

June 3, 2008

Death of a soldier in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the recent death of Captain Richard (Steve) Leary of the Canadian Forces on June 3, 2008, will be marked in accordance with the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location: www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hb/101-eng.cfm

May 12, 2008

Memorial Service for Deceased Parliamentarians

The Flag on the Peace Tower in Ottawa will be flown at half-mast from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday, May 12, 2008, to honour parliamentarians who have passed away in the last year.
(Posted on May 8, 2008)

May 6, 2008

Death of a soldier in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the death of Corporal Michael Starker of the Canadian Forces on May 6, 2008, will be marked in accordance with the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location: www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hb/101-eng.cfm.
(Posted on May 6, 2008)

May 3, 2008

Death of the Honourable Charles Caccia, P.C.

Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the City of Ottawa, Ontario (excluding the Peace Tower), will be flown at half-mast from now until sunset on Friday, May 9, 2008, the day of the commemorative service of the late the Honourable Charles Caccia, P.C.

Further, the flag on the Peace Tower in Ottawa will fly at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 9, 2008.

** Please consult the following Web site for a biography of Mr. Charles Caccia.
http://www2.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Files/
Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=328b9cb9-24ea-4602-abb8-ff33227c2f3f&Language=E
(Posted on May 5, 2008)

May 6, 2008

Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace

The Flag on the Peace Tower in Ottawa and on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset Monday, April 28, 2008, to mark this day of mourning.
(Posted on April 22, 2008)

April 4, 2008

Death of a soldier in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the death of Private Terry John Street of the Canadian Forces on April 4, 2008, will be marked in accordance with the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location: www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hb/101-eng.cfm.
(Posted on April 7, 2008)

April 9, 2008

Vimy Ridge Day

The National Flag of Canada will be flown at half-mast on the Peace Tower in Ottawa from sunrise to sunset Wednesday, April 9, 2008, to mark the national day of remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
(Posted on April 4, 2008)

March 16, 2008

Death of a soldier in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the death of Sargent Jason Boyes of the Canadian Forces on March 16, 2008, will be marked in accordance with the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location: www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hb/101-eng.cfm.
(Posted on March 17, 2008)

March 2, 2008

Death of a soldier in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14),the death of Trooper Michael Yuki Hayakaze of the Canadian Forces on March 2, 2008, will be marked in accordance to the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location: www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hb/101-eng.cfm.
(Posted on March 3, 2008)

January 23, 2008

Death of a soldier in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the recent death of Sapper Étienne Gonthier of the Canadian Forces on January 23, 2008, will be marked in accordance to the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location: www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hb/101-eng.cfm.
(Posted on January 24, 2008)

January 15, 2008

Death of a soldier in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the death of Trooper Richard Renaud of the Canadian Forces on January 15, 2008, will be marked in accordance to the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location: www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hb/101-eng.cfm.
(Posted on January 15, 2008)

January 14, 2008

Death of seven high school students and one local teacher in Bathurst, New Brunswick

Flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the City of Bathurst, New Brunswick, will be flown at half-mast effective immediately until sunset on Thursday, January 17, 2008, in honour of the seven students and the local teacher, who died tragically in a car accident on Saturday, January 12, 2008.

The funeral of the seven students will be on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 and the funeral for the teacher will be on Thursday, January 17, 2008.

** Please consult the following Web site for more information: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2008/01/14/bathurst-school.html
(Posted January 14, 2008)

January 6, 2008

Death of soldiers in Afghanistan

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 14), the deaths of Corporal Éric Labbé and Warrant Officer Hani Massouh of the Canadian Forces on January 6, 2008, will be marked in accordance to the protocol established by the Department of National Defence (DND). Information on this protocol can be found at the following location:
www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/meb-hb/101-eng.cfm.
(Posted January 7, 2008)

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