Flag Raisings
Flag raisings enhance public awareness of community activities such as fundraisers, multicultural events and days of national importance.
City of Vaughan flag raisings support and promote the diversity and cultural heritage of the city’s residents and acknowledge important community organizations and groups that serve Vaughan. Flag raisings do not serve as endorsements for the politics or governments of the nations whose flags may be flown by the City as permitted in accordance with City's Flag Protocol Policy (PDF).
Please note that City of Vaughan staff have been directed to prepare a report for a future Committee of the Whole meeting that proposes updates to the City’s current policies regarding flag raisings, proclamations and illuminations.
As this review is underway, a pause is in place for approving flag-raising, proclamation and illumination requests. All previously approved flag-raising, proclamation and illumination requests are exempted from the requested pause period and will proceed as previously approved.