Ceremonial Procedures
July 2002, revised June 2005
A wide range of individuals planning ceremonial events will find this
manual invaluable. It originated as a guide for the personnel of Public
Works and Government Services Canada engaged in providing ceremonial
support services to Government of Canada organizations, and has evolved
as a living document containing detailed advice and practical tips for
anyone engaged in arranging protocol or ceremony.
Introduction
The National Flag of Canada
Flags of the Canadian Provinces
Display of Foreign Flags
Personal Flags and Standards
The Union Flag
Funerals
Flag Poles, Staffs and Masts
Miscellaneous Ceremonial Notes
Guards of Honour Sample Layouts
Tips of the Trade
References
APPENDICES
Appendix A - Design of the Canadian Flag
Appendix B - Order of Precedence for Flag Display
Appendix C
C1 - Order of Precedence for the Flags of the
Provinces and Territories
C2 - Sample Layout for Provincial Flags
Appendix D
D1 - Royal Flags and Standards
D2 - The Governor General's Flag
Appendix E - Order of Precedence - Union Flag
Appendix F
F1 - Half-Masting Flags
F2 - Draping of the National Flag on a Casket
Appendix G
G1 - Poles Rigged with a Gaff or Yard
G2 - Outdoor Flag Pole Base
Appendix H
H1 - Preparation of Flag for Breaking
H2 - Folding the Flag
Appendix I
I1 - Military Guard of Honour
I2 - Equipment Requirements for Military Guards
of Honour
I3 - Departure Guard
Appendix J - Glossary of Terms
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