Minister Announces Additional Ways for Canadians to Participate in the "One in a Million Flag Challenge"
OTTAWA, March 29, 1996 As a result of the overwhelming response to the One in a Million Flag Challenge since its launch on February 19, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Canadian Heritage Sheila Copps today announced additional ways for Canadians to participate in this exciting initiative.All Canadians can get involved by registering their flag, requesting a flag, or by making a donation by writing to:
Hon. Sheila Copps, PC MP
House of Commons
Ottawa (Ontario), K1A 0A6
Attention: FLAG
- by fax to (819) 997-9924
- on the internet at: http://Hon_S_Copps.pch.gc.ca
- by telephone, toll-free, at: 1-888-FLY-FLAG between 8.00 AM and 8:00 PM
(Eastern Time) from Monday to Friday
In addition to a flag, Canadians will receive a certificate of participation in recognition of their valuable contribution. Orders received by June 1st will be delivered by Canada Day.
"I am overwhelmed by the response of Canadians to the One in a Million Flag Challenge," said Minister Copps. "I am confident that we will see one million more flags flying across Canada by National Flag Day next February 15, 1997 the anniversary of the National Flag, as more and more Canadians participate in the Challenge."
While telephone companies have cautioned that the 1-888 toll-free number may not be accessible from all parts of Canada, over 700,000 Canadians have called the toll free lines in the past four weeks. In excess of 30,000 calls have been processed and the number continues to grow each day as Canadians join the Challenge.
Information:
Duncan Dee
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister of Canadian Heritage
Telephone: (819) 997-7788, Facsimile: (819) 994-5987
Internet: duncan _dee@pch.gc.ca
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