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Headline Politics

Citizenship Ceremony to Commemorate Flag Day

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes a special appearance at a virtual citizenship ceremony to commemorate National Flag Day of Canada and to mark Black History Month. He is joined by Sean Fraser (federal minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship), Daniel Bernhard (CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship), Suzanne Carrière (a Métis citizenship judge), and Dr. Richard Vedan (associate professor emeritus at UBC’s School of Social Work). (February 15, 2022) (no interpretation)
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On the Bright Side

Toronto celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag

Original air date: March 16, 2015 On the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag CPAC's Heather Seaman reports on two separate events celebrating the occasion in Toronto and Mississauga.
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On the Bright Side

50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag

On February 15th 2015, Canadians marked the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag at celebrations across the country. Puneet Birgi joined the Governor General and parliamentarians in Ottawa as they marked the special occasion.
00:08:59

On the Bright Side

Flag Day

On February 15, 1965, the Maple Leaf was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill. Five decades later it has become one of the world’s great flags-a universally recognized visual emblem. Heather Seaman looks at the history and birth of Canada’s flag
00:28:09

On the Bright Side

National Flg of Canada Day 2011

On February 15, 1965, the Maple Leaf was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill. Four decades later it has become one of the world’s most recognized flags. In 1996 Prime Minister Jean Chrétien proclaimed that every February 15th would be known as National Flag of Canada Day. * A historic look at the infamous Flag Debate of 1964, the all-party committee entrusted with choosing a replacement for the Red Ensign, and the MP who helped design the final version * We return to February 15, 1965 for a look at Day One of Canada’s new flag * Ask the MPs: Glen McInnis asks parliamentarians what they remember of that wintry day 46 years ago * A chat with New Democrat MP Peter Julian about his attempts to make February 15 a statutory national holiday, plus reaction from the street and other MPs * Puneet Birgi recaps this year’s Flag Day ceremony on Parliament Hill, the evolution of Canada’s flag as an international symbol, and visits elementary school students learning about the Maple Leaf * Glen hits the streets to ask Canadians about Flag Day Also week: Committees: A look at the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, including an interview with chairman Michael Chong.
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On the Bright Side

National Flag of Canada Day 2011

This week we focus on the Maple Leaf and Flag Day. The red and white Canadian flag was raised for the first time on Feb. 15, 1965 on Parliament Hill. Four decades later it’s one of the world’s most recognized emblems. Our coverage includes: * A historic look at the infamous Flag Debate of 1964, the all-party committee entrusted with choosing a replacement for the Red Ensign, and the MP who helped design the final version * A chat with New Democrat MP Peter Julian about his attempts to make February 15 a statutory national holiday * Remembering that chilly day in Ottawa 45 years ago when the Maple Leaf flew for the first time * Initiatives to educate Canadians about the flag Also: Young Staffers: Chelsea Rogerson from Liberal MP Wayne Easter’s office Committees: A look at the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, including an interview with chairman Michael Chong.
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Public Record

Flag Day Ceremony

Flag Day Ceremony: On February 15th, Paul Martin, Prime Minister of Canada, and Liza Frulla, minister of Canadian Heritage and minister responsible for Status of Women attended a special ceremony in Kingston, Ontario, to mark the 40th anniversary of the red and white maple leaf flag.