Flag Do's and Don'ts

DO – The National Flag of Canada should always fly alone on its own mast or flagpole.
DON'T – The dimensions/proportions of the National Flag of Canada have an exact ratio of 2 to 1 (twice as long as it is wide), and must not be modified.
DO – The National Flag of Canada can be flown at night without being lit.
DON'T – The National Flag of Canada should not be written on or marked in any way, nor be covered by other objects.
DO – When the National Flag of Canada is raised or lowered, or when it is carried past in a parade or review, people should face the flag, men should remove their hats, and all should remain silent.
DON'T – Nothing should be pinned or sewn on the National Flag of Canada.
DO – Half-mast the National Flag of Canada on occasions when a public demonstration of sorrow is called for.
DON'T – The National Flag of Canada should never be dipped or lowered to the ground as a means of paying a salute or compliment to any person or thing.
DO – Replace a faded or torn flag with a new one. The correct form of disposing of an old flag is by burning it in private.