Mario Canseco: Canadians picky about which flags belong at city hall, poll shows – Business in Vancouver
Canadians support Indigenous and sports flags but balk at other national symbols, according to Research Co. survey
In the last two months of 2025, some lawmakers in British Columbia and Calgary questioned the long-standing practice of raising certain flags in public spaces. In November, OneBC attempted and failed to pass legislation in British Columbia’s Legislative Assembly to limit the display of flags on provincial property to Canadian, provincial and municipal ensigns.
Several municipalities allow for foreign flags to be flown to commemorate events such as the independence of a country or a specific festival. In December, following an eight-to-seven vote, Calgary city council enacted a ban on flying foreign national flags at the municipal plaza.
