By Chris Dragseth

I thought you might be interested in an article about Flag Day and my personal values related to the flag.  You’ll recall that Shiela Copps announced in February 2006 “one million flags to Canadians”.  The program was controversial, given the costs. 

Not withstanding the controversy, it pushed me into looking a little deeper.  To my amazement, any Canadian could request and receive any of the Canadian flags that fly on Canada’s Parliament buildings.  They come in two sizes.  The Peace Tower is the biggest, 7.5 x 15 feet, and is changed daily.  While the East and West Block flags are 4.5 x 9 feet and are changed weekly.  So……. I thought I’d request a the Peace Tower.  After all it truly symbolizes Canada’s Parliament.

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