In a time when colonial symbols are being re-examined, it makes sense to revamp flag rules that come from an imperial era. Today is a prime example. Each year on December 11, Ottawa orders all federal facilities to fly the British flag to mark our independence...from Britain! It`s a clear contradiction. 

On this date in 1931, Canada and Newfoundland took control of their own affairs from the UK. It’s been 94 years, yet our public buildings are told to observe the anniversary with the flag of our former colonial ruler. The UK flag is lovely, but it’s not ours. And it’s wrong-headed to impose it on public properties, especially as a symbol of our sovereignty.

This is yet another reason to sign and share this petition, and have Ottawa bring its flag rules into the 21st century. And it`s simple to change these rules, because no law needs amending. If today`s anniversary is to be observed, the Canadian flag should be the only one used to mark it.

Share this with your friends and colleagues! We are 27 signatures away from 1,000, at which point it gets seen by even more people.