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Half-Mastings
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Half-masting is the practice of lowering flags as a sign of respect and to express collective sorrow. It is a visual mark to honour the passing of an individual, a group of persons or an occasion of great sadness. Flags hoisted to half-mast are raised to full-mast and then lowered to approximately half-way down the flagpole and returned to full-mast following the appointed time.
 
2022
April 16 to April 20
The late Martin Tavares, City of Vaughan Employee

April 28
Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace (Workers' Mourning Day)

June 23
National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

September 25
Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day

November 11
Remembrance Day

December 6
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women


Click here to view 2021 Half-mastings. (PDF)

 

 Contact Information

 
​Office of the City Clerk

Phone: 905-832-2281
 

Email: clerks@vaughan.ca

Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1
 

 Related Links

 
  • City Council
  • City events calendar
  • Council Meetings
  • Flag Raisings
  • Illuminating Vaughan City Hall
  • Office of the City Clerk
  • Proclamations
  • Protocol Services
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Flag Protocol Policy (PDF)
  • Flag Raising and Proclamation Request Form (PDF)
  • Proclamations Policy (PDF)
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