5 former prime ministers say fly the maple leaf on Saturday to stand up to Trump

5 former prime ministers say fly the maple leaf on Saturday to stand up to Trump

This weekend marks 60 years since the flag was first raised on Parliament Hill

John Paul Tasker · CBC News · Posted: Feb 11, 2025 3:56 PM EST | Last Updated: 1 hour ago

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/fly-the-flag-former-prime-ministers-1.7456407

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All of the country's living former prime ministers are asking Canadians to fly the red maple leaf this weekend in a huge display of national pride as the country stares down U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to its economy and sovereignty.

Joe Clark, Kim Campbell, Jean Chrétien, Paul Martin and Stephen Harper have jointly written an open letter, telling Canadians to "show the flag as never before" as the country contends with "threats and insults from Donald Trump."

"Let's fly our flag with pride. Let's show the world that we are proud of our history and proud of our country," the former first ministers write.

"We've had our share of battles in the past. But we all agree on one thing: Canada, the true north, strong and free, the best country in the world, is worth celebrating and fighting for."

Saturday is Flag Day, which is held annually to mark the first time the red and white maple leaf flag was raised on Parliament Hill on Feb. 15, 1965, replacing the Canadian Red Ensign.

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