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Subject: Author: December 6 of each year Marking the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 24/11/10 18:24:06 Canada In Canada, the decision to fly the flag at half-mast on federal buildings rests with the Department of Canadian Heritage. It should be noted here that nowhere in that department's protocol is the term "half-staff". The correct term in Canada is always half-mast, as per the Rules For Half-masting the National Flag of Canada. Federally, the national flag of Canada is flown at half-mast to mark the following occasions: Occasion or date Protocol or significance The death of the sovereign From the time of notification of death until sunset on the day of the funeral or memorial service, but the flag is flown at full-mast on the day on which the accession of the new monarch is proclaimed The death of a Governor General or Prime Minister who dies while in office From the time of notification of death until sunset on the day of the funeral or memorial service The death of any member of the Royal Family, a former Governor General, the sitting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, sitting Ministers of the Crown, or a former Prime Minister From the time of notification of death until sunset on the day of the funeral or, if there is to be a memorial service, from the time of notification of death until sunset the following day and from sunrise to sunset on the day of the service April 28 of each year Marking the Day of Mourning for People Killed or Injured in the Workplace (coinciding with World Day for Safety and Health at Work) June 23 of each year Marking the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism Last Sunday in September of each year Marking Police Officer's National Memorial Day November 11 of each year Marking Remembrance Day December 6 of each year Marking the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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Subject Author Date Winter in Canada sees some of the country's biggest and most popular festivals and events. Every year, beginning on the last weekend of January and continuing for the the next two weeks (17 days in total), Quebec City is alive with sub-zero merri-making. 24/11/10 18:27:13