Over Spring Break, stemming from discussions on giant Canadian flags seen about, a friend tipped me off to an interesting little diddy!
You can actually put your name on a list to receive the flags that are flown on Parliament Hill! I copy and pasted the info below (check out the wait list time: 19 years for the small flag and 27 for the big flag!!!!!!!!!)
Anyways really neat, check it out and perhaps write in if you know what your address will be in 19-27 years :)
Canadian Flag
Add your name to the waiting list for a Canadian flag that has flown on Parliament Hill
To request a flag that has flown on Parliament Hill, you must send a written request with your name, complete home address, telephone number as well as your choice of flag.
The approximate waiting period is currently:
Flag Size Pole requirements Waiting period
Peace Tower flag 230 cm x 460 cm 10.7 m pole 27 years
East Block flag 137.2 cm x 274.3 cm 9.1 m pole 19 years
West Block flag 137.2 cm x 274.3 cm 7.9 m pole 19 years
Our policy is to give only one flag per household. As these flags are paid for by Canadian taxpayers, they are given to residents and are not sent outside of Canada. Should you move before having received your flag, it is your responsibility to notify our office of your change of address so that we may update your file.
To request a flag or to report a change of address, please contact PWGSC by letter, facsimile or e-mail:
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Office of the Minister
18A1, Portage III
11 Laurier Street
Gatineau, QC
K1A 0S5
Fax: 819-953-1908
E-mail: Minister@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
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