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When the Yukon Flag is at Half-Mast

The Yukon flag
Half-mast is the term used when the flag is poitioned halfway down the flagpole.

It's a well established tradition in Canada to lower flags to half-mast as a statement of honour and loss that is shared by many.

There is a re-occurring schedule for half-masting the flag, although other decisions are made on an ad hoc basis. 

 

Flags at half-mast (re-occurring schedule)

  • April 9: National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
  • April 28: National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace
  • June 23: National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
  • Last Sunday in September: Canadian Police and Peace Officers Memorial
  • November 11: Remembrance Day
  • December 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Days when the Union Jack Flag is  to be flown in Yukon:

  • Second Monday in March: Commonwealth Day
  • Third or Fourth Monday in May (depending on whether the month has 5 weeks): Victoria Day (Queen’s Birthday)
  • December 11: Anniversary of the proclamation of Statute of Westminster

Find out more about when the flag is flown at half-mast on the Canadian Heritage website.