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DRAPEAU NATIONAL [24 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-09-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Official Ceremonies
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- viceregal flag
1, record 1, English, viceregal%20flag
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The blue and gold colours, which appear on the viceregal flag, indicate the award's connection with the governor general. 1, record 1, English, - viceregal%20flag
Record 1, Key term(s)
- vice-regal flag
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonies officielles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- drapeau vice-royal
1, record 1, French, drapeau%20vice%2Droyal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une cravate de deuil ne doit jamais être attachée au drapeau national du Canada, au drapeau personnel d’un membre de la famille royale, à un drapeau vice-royal ou au drapeau d’un commissaire territorial, ni à un drapeau extérieur. 1, record 1, French, - drapeau%20vice%2Droyal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ceremonias oficiales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bandera virreinal
1, record 1, Spanish, bandera%20virreinal
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-07-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Federalism
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- National Flag of Canada Act
1, record 2, English, National%20Flag%20of%20Canada%20Act
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- An Act respecting the National Flag of Canada 1, record 2, English, An%20Act%20respecting%20the%20National%20Flag%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
National Flag of Canada Act: short title. 2, record 2, English, - National%20Flag%20of%20Canada%20Act
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
An Act respecting the National Flag of Canada: long title. 2, record 2, English, - National%20Flag%20of%20Canada%20Act
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Fédéralisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Loi sur le drapeau national du Canada
1, record 2, French, Loi%20sur%20le%20drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Loi concernant le drapeau national du Canada 1, record 2, French, Loi%20concernant%20le%20drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi sur le drapeau national du Canada : titre abrégé. 2, record 2, French, - Loi%20sur%20le%20drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Loi concernant le drapeau national du Canada : titre intégral. 2, record 2, French, - Loi%20sur%20le%20drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de leyes y reglamentos federales canadienses
- Federalismo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ley sobre la Bandera Nacional de Canadá
1, record 2, Spanish, Ley%20sobre%20la%20Bandera%20Nacional%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-05-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Naval Forces
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Her Majesty's Canadian ship in commission
1, record 3, English, Her%20Majesty%27s%20Canadian%20ship%20in%20commission
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Her Majesty's Canadian Ship in service 2, record 3, English, Her%20Majesty%27s%20Canadian%20Ship%20in%20service
correct
- HMCS in commission 3, record 3, English, HMCS%20in%20commission
correct
- HMCS in service 3, record 3, English, HMCS%20in%20service
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The National Flag shall: ... be worn at the ensign staff by Her Majesty's Canadian ships in commission as the ship's ensign ... 1, record 3, English, - Her%20Majesty%27s%20Canadian%20ship%20in%20commission
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Forces navales
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Navire canadien de Sa Majesté en service
1, record 3, French, Navire%20canadien%20de%20Sa%20Majest%C3%A9%20en%20service
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- NCSM en service 2, record 3, French, NCSM%20en%20service
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le drapeau national doit :... être hissé à titre de pavillon du navire au mât approprié de tout Navire canadien de Sa Majesté en service... 1, record 3, French, - Navire%20canadien%20de%20Sa%20Majest%C3%A9%20en%20service
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-10-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Fire-Fighting Services
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Firefighters' National Memorial Day
1, record 4, English, Firefighters%27%20National%20Memorial%20Day
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Firefighters' National Memorial Day was established in 2017 as] a tribute to the firefighters who risk their lives to keep Canadians safe ... The second Sunday in September of each year is now designated in memory of firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. On that day, the Canadian flag [is] half-masted on all federal buildings and establishments. The Government of Canada recognizes the dangers firefighters often face when carrying out their duties, and the ultimate sacrifice of firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty. Firefighters' National Memorial Day [commemorates] their courage, their selflessness, and their unwavering commitment to serving [the community]. 2, record 4, English, - Firefighters%27%20National%20Memorial%20Day
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Service d'incendie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Jour commémoratif national des pompiers
1, record 4, French, Jour%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20national%20des%20pompiers
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le Jour commémoratif national des pompiers a été instauré en 2017 afin] de rendre hommage aux pompiers qui protègent les Canadiens au péril de leur vie [...] Le deuxième dimanche de septembre de chaque année est maintenant consacré à la mémoire des pompiers qui ont péri dans l'exercice de leurs fonctions. Au cours de cette journée, le drapeau canadien [est] mis en berne sur tous les édifices et établissements fédéraux. Le gouvernement du Canada reconnaît les dangers auxquels les pompiers sont régulièrement confrontés dans l'exercice de leurs fonctions et l'ultime sacrifice de ceux qui ont donné leur vie en remplissant leur devoir. Le Jour commémoratif national des pompiers [permet] de commémorer leur courage, leur altruisme et leur engagement indéfectible à servir [la communauté]. 2, record 4, French, - Jour%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20national%20des%20pompiers
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-12-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Official Ceremonies
- Funeral Services
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- state funeral
1, record 5, English, state%20funeral
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A formal, ceremonial, public funeral organized by the State and held to honour a head of state or head of government or other figure of national significance ... 2, record 5, English, - state%20funeral
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ceremonies vary from country to country and according to the person on behalf of whom they are held. They often comprise the laying-in-state of the deceased, half-masting the national flag and, in the case of a head of state, military honours. 2, record 5, English, - state%20funeral
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
It has been the practice of the Government of Canada to offer a state funeral to present and former governors general, present and former prime ministers and sitting members of the Ministry. In addition, any eminent Canadian may be offered a state funeral at the discretion of the Prime Minister. 3, record 5, English, - state%20funeral
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonies officielles
- Pompes funèbres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- funérailles d’État
1, record 5, French, fun%C3%A9railles%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89tat
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- funérailles nationales 2, record 5, French, fun%C3%A9railles%20nationales
correct, feminine noun, plural
- obsèques nationales 3, record 5, French, obs%C3%A8ques%20nationales
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Funérailles publiques à grand cérémonial organisées par l’État pour rendre hommage à un chef d’État ou de gouvernement ou à un personnage illustre. 4, record 5, French, - fun%C3%A9railles%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89tat
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le cérémonial varie d’un pays à l'autre et en fonction de la personne pour qui les funérailles sont organisées. Il comprend souvent l'exposition de la dépouille mortelle en chapelle ardente, la mise en berne du drapeau national et, dans le cas d’un chef d’État, des honneurs militaires. 4, record 5, French, - fun%C3%A9railles%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89tat
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La pratique établie veut que le gouvernement du Canada offre des funérailles d’État aux titulaires de la charge de gouverneurs généraux et premiers ministres actuels et anciens, ainsi qu’aux membres du Cabinet. De plus, il est possible que le premier ministre accorde l’honneur de funérailles d’État à des Canadiens éminents, s’il le juge opportun. 5, record 5, French, - fun%C3%A9railles%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89tat
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ceremonias oficiales
- Pompas fúnebres
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- funeral de Estado
1, record 5, Spanish, funeral%20de%20Estado
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un funeral de Estado despidió ayer por la tarde los restos mortales de Mario Echandi Jiménez, quien desempeñó la Presidencia entre 1958 y 1962. 2, record 5, Spanish, - funeral%20de%20Estado
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-10-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sunset ceremony
1, record 6, English, sunset%20ceremony
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A traditional, colourful ceremony combining spirited movements of the troops and martial music. 2, record 6, English, - sunset%20ceremony
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It recreates duties of past centuries, such as closing the gate, troops returning to their quarters for the night, and the posting of the guard. It encompasses three events: the tattoo, the retreat and the lowering of the national flag. 2, record 6, English, - sunset%20ceremony
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sunset ceremony: term to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 6, English, - sunset%20ceremony
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Terminology officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee. 4, record 6, English, - sunset%20ceremony
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cérémonie du crépuscule
1, record 6, French, c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20du%20cr%C3%A9puscule
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- cérémonie du coucher du soleil 2, record 6, French, c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20du%20coucher%20du%20soleil
correct, feminine noun
- cérémonie de la descente des couleurs 3, record 6, French, c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20de%20la%20descente%20des%20couleurs
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cérémonie traditionnelle haute en couleur qui combine les mouvements pleins de vivacité des troupes et le ton de la musique martiale. 4, record 6, French, - c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20du%20cr%C3%A9puscule
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle recrée les fonctions de jadis, comme la fermeture de la barrière, la rentrée des troupes à leurs quartiers pour la nuit et la mise en place de la garde. Elle comporte trois éléments : le tattoo, la retraite et le salut au drapeau national. 4, record 6, French, - c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20du%20cr%C3%A9puscule
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cérémonie du crépuscule : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 5, record 6, French, - c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20du%20cr%C3%A9puscule
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cérémonie du crépuscule : terme d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 6, French, - c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20du%20cr%C3%A9puscule
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
cérémonie de la descente des couleurs : terminologie officialisée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 7, record 6, French, - c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20du%20cr%C3%A9puscule
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-09-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Ensign
1, record 7, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Ensign
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- CF Ensign 2, record 7, English, CF%20Ensign
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When the national flag, Canadian Forces (CF) Ensign or command flags are carried on parade, they shall normally be carried by senior non-commissioned officers. 3, record 7, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Ensign
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Canadian Forces (CF) Ensign was gazetted as the service flag for the whole of the CF on 13 April 1968 ... 4, record 7, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Ensign
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Enseigne des Forces canadiennes
1, record 7, French, Enseigne%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Enseigne des FC 2, record 7, French, Enseigne%20des%20FC
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le drapeau national, l'enseigne des Forces canadiennes(FC) et les fanions de commandement sont ordinairement portés par des sous-officiers supérieurs. 2, record 7, French, - Enseigne%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le 13 avril 1968, [l’Enseigne] des Forces canadiennes (FC) était officiellement enregistré comme étant le drapeau de service de l’ensemble des FC [...] 2, record 7, French, - Enseigne%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-11-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Naval Forces
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- naming ceremony
1, record 8, English, naming%20ceremony
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At launching of ships at which there is a naming ceremony, the Ship's Ensign and Jack shall be hoisted simultaneously and the National Flag broken at the masthead at the moment of naming. 1, record 8, English, - naming%20ceremony
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Forces navales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cérémonie de baptême
1, record 8, French, c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20de%20bapt%C3%AAme
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'une cérémonie de baptême est prévue pour le lancement d’un navire, le pavillon du navire et le pavillon de beaupré doivent être hissés en même temps et le drapeau national déployé en tête de mât au moment du baptême. 1, record 8, French, - c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20de%20bapt%C3%AAme
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-06-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- flag
1, record 9, English, flag
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In [the context of Canadian military ceremonies "flag"] specifically means only those non-consecrated flags which may be carried on parade, i.e., commemorative (royal) banners, the national flag, the CF [Canadian Forces] Ensign and command flags. 1, record 9, English, - flag
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- drapeau
1, record 9, French, drapeau
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Dans le contexte des cérémonies militaires canadiennes, «drapeau»] s’applique seulement aux drapeaux non consacrés utilisés dans les défilés, c'est-à-dire aux bannières commémoratives(royales), au Drapeau national, à l'enseigne des FC [Forces canadiennes] et aux fanions de commandement. 1, record 9, French, - drapeau
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-05-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Official Ceremonies
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- National Day of Mourning
1, record 10, English, National%20Day%20of%20Mourning
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Day of Mourning 1, record 10, English, Day%20of%20Mourning
correct, Canada
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress. The Day of Mourning has since spread to about 80 countries around the world and has been adopted by the AFL-CIO and the International Confederation of Free Trade. The Canadian flag on Parliament Hill will fly at half-mast. Workers will light candles, don ribbons and black armbands and observe moments of silence. Businesses are asked participate by declaring April 28 a Day of Mourning and to strive to prevent workplace deaths, illness and injuries. 1, record 10, English, - National%20Day%20of%20Mourning
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Cérémonies officielles
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Jour de deuil national
1, record 10, French, Jour%20de%20deuil%20national
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Jour de deuil 1, record 10, French, Jour%20de%20deuil
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Jour de deuil national, célébré chaque année le 28 avril, a été officiellement reconnu par le gouvernement fédéral en 1991, huit ans après l'adoption du Jour du Souvenir par le Congrès du travail du Canada. Le Jour de deuil national a depuis été adopté dans près de 80 pays et reconnu par FAT-COI et la Confédération internationale des syndicats libres. Le drapeau canadien sera hissé à mi-mât seulement sur la Colline du Parlement. Les travailleurs allumeront des bougies, porteront des rubans et des brassards noirs, et enfin se recueilleront en silence pendat quelques minutes. Les entreprises sont invitées à participer en faisant du 28 avril un Jour de deuil et en conjuguant leurs efforts pour prévenir les blessures, les maladies et les décès. 2, record 10, French, - Jour%20de%20deuil%20national
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2007-05-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- start gantry
1, record 11, English, start%20gantry
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The 750m race starts at the Esplanade Bridge, the official Start Gantry of the event. The young runners will then run across the Esplanade Bridge, make a right turn before The Fullerton Hotel and onto Anderson Bridge. They head past Connaught Drive and onto the home straight situated along St Andrew's Road by the Padang. 2, record 11, English, - start%20gantry
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cross, Marathon. 3, record 11, English, - start%20gantry
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- portique de départ
1, record 11, French, portique%20de%20d%C3%A9part
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aucun drapeau national ne devra être arboré aussi bien sur nos équipements que sur le portique de départ qui comporte traditionnellement les bannières des nationalités présentes en course. 2, record 11, French, - portique%20de%20d%C3%A9part
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cross, marathon. 3, record 11, French, - portique%20de%20d%C3%A9part
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- pórtico de salida
1, record 11, Spanish, p%C3%B3rtico%20de%20salida
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cros, Maratón. 1, record 11, Spanish, - p%C3%B3rtico%20de%20salida
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-06-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Federalism
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- National Flag of Canada Day
1, record 12, English, National%20Flag%20of%20Canada%20Day
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
February 15 is National Flag of Canada Day. It marks the day in 1965 when our red and white maple leaf flag was first raised over Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and in hundreds of communities from coast to coast. This is a perfect opportunity to celebrate our flag and what it stands for - a country and a citizenship that are the envy of the world. In our often understated ways, be it instructing students in a school classroom, taking time to listen to the stories of veterans, or volunteering at the local community centre, Canadians share their pride in our flag and in their common values. In its striking simplicity, the National Flag of Canada speaks to the exciting challenges and opportunities of our future. At the same time, it speaks to all that we have accomplished together as a people and to those moments that have served to define us. The creation of our flag in 1965 was such a moment. 1, record 12, English, - National%20Flag%20of%20Canada%20Day
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Fédéralisme
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Jour du drapeau national du Canada
1, record 12, French, Jour%20du%20drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le 15 février est le Jour du drapeau national du Canada. Cette date nous rappelle ce jour de 1965 où notre drapeau rouge et blanc arborant la feuille d’érable a été hissé pour la première fois sur la Colline du Parlement, à Ottawa, et dans des centaines de collectivités d’un océan à l'autre. Il s’agit d’une occasion unique de célébrer notre drapeau, et aussi ce qu'il représente : un pays et une citoyenneté qui font l'envie du monde entier. Que ce soit en enseignant à des élèves dans une salle de classe, en prenant le temps d’écouter les récits des anciens combattants, en faisant du bénévolat au centre communautaire local, les Canadiens et les Canadiennes partagent en toute simplicité leur fierté à l'égard du drapeau canadien et des valeurs communes. Dans sa simplicité remarquable, le drapeau national du Canada traduit bien les défis et les possibilités immenses de l'avenir. En même temps, il évoque tout ce que nous avons accompli ensemble comme peuple ainsi que les moments marquants de notre histoire. La création de notre drapeau en 1965 fut l'un des ces moments. 2, record 12, French, - Jour%20du%20drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-03-05
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- National Flag of Canada (One-Event-Only Use)
1, record 13, English, National%20Flag%20of%20Canada%20%28One%2DEvent%2DOnly%20Use%29
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standard number: CAN/CGSB-98.3-M91 1, record 13, English, - National%20Flag%20of%20Canada%20%28One%2DEvent%2DOnly%20Use%29
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Drapeau national du Canada(pour une seule occasion)
1, record 13, French, Drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada%28pour%20une%20seule%20occasion%29
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-98.3-M91 1, record 13, French, - Drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada%28pour%20une%20seule%20occasion%29
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1997-03-05
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- National Flag of Canada (Outdoor Use)
1, record 14, English, National%20Flag%20of%20Canada%20%28Outdoor%20Use%29
correct, Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standard number: CAN/CGSB-98.1-92 1, record 14, English, - National%20Flag%20of%20Canada%20%28Outdoor%20Use%29
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Drapeau national du Canada(pour utilisation à l'extérieur)
1, record 14, French, Drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada%28pour%20utilisation%20%C3%A0%20l%27ext%C3%A9rieur%29
correct, Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-98.1-92 1, record 14, French, - Drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada%28pour%20utilisation%20%C3%A0%20l%27ext%C3%A9rieur%29
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1997-03-05
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- National Flag of Canada (Indoor Use)
1, record 15, English, National%20Flag%20of%20Canada%20%28Indoor%20Use%29
correct, Canada
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standard number: CAN/CGSB-98.2-92 1, record 15, English, - National%20Flag%20of%20Canada%20%28Indoor%20Use%29
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Drapeau national du Canada(pour utilisation à l'intérieur)
1, record 15, French, Drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada%28pour%20utilisation%20%C3%A0%20l%27int%C3%A9rieur%29
correct, Canada
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-98.2-92 1, record 15, French, - Drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada%28pour%20utilisation%20%C3%A0%20l%27int%C3%A9rieur%29
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1996-09-01
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Federalism
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- One in a Million Flag Challenge 1, record 16, English, One%20in%20a%20Million%20Flag%20Challenge
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Fédéralisme
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Un million de drapeaux : un défi à relever 1, record 16, French, Un%20million%20de%20drapeaux%20%3A%20un%20d%C3%A9fi%20%C3%A0%20relever
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Campagne de Patrimoine canadien-enregistrement de drapeaux du Canada que l'on fera flotter avant le 15 février 1997-Jour du drapeau national du Canada. Source : Patrimoine canadien. 1, record 16, French, - Un%20million%20de%20drapeaux%20%3A%20un%20d%C3%A9fi%20%C3%A0%20relever
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1995-02-06
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Arts and Culture
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- National Flag of Canada - A Profile 1, record 17, English, National%20Flag%20of%20Canada%20%2D%20A%20Profile
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Key term(s)
- National Flag of Canada: A Profile
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Arts et Culture
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- Le drapeau national du Canada-Un profil
1, record 17, French, Le%20drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada%2DUn%20profil
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Key term(s)
- Le drapeau national du Canada : Un profil
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1993-11-11
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- National Flag of Canada Manufacturing Standards Act
1, record 18, English, National%20Flag%20of%20Canada%20Manufacturing%20Standards%20Act
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- An Act to establish standards for the manufacture of the national flag of Canada 2, record 18, English, An%20Act%20to%20establish%20standards%20for%20the%20manufacture%20of%20the%20national%20flag%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S.C. 1983-84, c.28. 3, record 18, English, - National%20Flag%20of%20Canada%20Manufacturing%20Standards%20Act
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Loi sur les normes de fabrication du drapeau national du Canada
1, record 18, French, Loi%20sur%20les%20normes%20de%20fabrication%20du%20drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- Loi établissant les normes de fabrication du drapeau national du Canada 2, record 18, French, Loi%20%C3%A9tablissant%20les%20normes%20de%20fabrication%20du%20drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada
correct
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1993-03-01
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- Raise the Flag Office 1, record 19, English, Raise%20the%20Flag%20Office
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- National Flag Movement Office 1, record 19, English, National%20Flag%20Movement%20Office
former designation
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- Bureau national de la campagne «Haut le drapeau!» 1, record 19, French, Bureau%20national%20de%20la%20campagne%20%C2%ABHaut%20le%20drapeau%21%C2%BB
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de l’endroit. 1, record 19, French, - Bureau%20national%20de%20la%20campagne%20%C2%ABHaut%20le%20drapeau%21%C2%BB
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1988-03-21
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- The National Flag of Canada
1, record 20, English, The%20National%20Flag%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Published by Secretary of State of Canada in 1966 on the occasion of the Inauguration of the Canadian Flag, February 15, 1965, with text of the proclamation. 2, record 20, English, - The%20National%20Flag%20of%20Canada
Record 20, Key term(s)
- Proclamation of the National Flag of Canada
- Flag Proclamation of 1965
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- Le drapeau national du Canada
1, record 20, French, Le%20drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publié par le Secrétaire d’État du Canada à l’occasion de l’inauguration du drapeau canadien le 15 février 1965 avec le texte de la proclamation. 2, record 20, French, - Le%20drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada
Record 20, Key term(s)
- Proclamation du drapeau national du Canada
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1987-11-13
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- Proclamation of the National Flag of Canada
1, record 21, English, Proclamation%20of%20the%20National%20Flag%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- Proclamation du Drapeau national du Canada
1, record 21, French, Proclamation%20du%20Drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1987-03-01
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- national flag
1, record 22, English, national%20flag
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flag serving as a distinctive emblem of a particular nation. 1, record 22, English, - national%20flag
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- drapeau national
1, record 22, French, drapeau%20national
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) chaque nation a son drapeau(drapeau national). 1, record 22, French, - drapeau%20national
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1985-06-18
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- National Flag for Canada League 1, record 23, English, National%20Flag%20for%20Canada%20League
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- Ligue du drapeau national du Canada 1, record 23, French, Ligue%20du%20drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- ensign and jack 1, record 24, English, ensign%20and%20jack
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian flag as both 1, record 24, English, - ensign%20and%20jack
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- pavillon de beaupré 1, record 24, French, pavillon%20de%20beaupr%C3%A9
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- pavillon national 1, record 24, French, pavillon%20national
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Arborer le drapeau canadien comme pavillon national et comme pavillon de beaupré; en même temps(Marine) Question 2007 19/10/66 1, record 24, French, - pavillon%20de%20beaupr%C3%A9
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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