With many Canadians purchasing new flags as a sign of renewed national pride, McCreery emphasizes that while there are no official “flag police,” there are guidelines to follow.

The red maple leaf makes the Canadian flag unmistakable. It gets displayed prominently on occasions like Canada Day or year-round at government properties, but recently flags have been popping up ...

Café-Jeunesse Multiculturel, the community group hosting Haitian Flag Day in Montréal-Nord, says it was informed by the borough that Montreal police refused to secure the event on May 18.