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Symbol of the Government of Canada

Administration of the Parliamentary Flag Program

The objective of the Parliamentary Flag Program is to enable Canadian parliamentarians to promote national symbols and encourage Canadians to express pride in their symbols.

In December 1972, Cabinet approved a program under which senators and members of the House of Commons would receive flags and flag pins for distribution to constituents. An annual quota was established and the Program went into effect on April 1, l973.