"Mississauga residents might see more pops of red throughout the city after a unanimous motion recently passed in city council encouraging the display of the Canadian flag. It's a timely decision that comes as Sunday marks National Flag of Canada Day and the 61st anniversary since the current flag was first raised. At a Feb. 11 council meeting, Deputy Mayor John Kovac brought forward the motion to encourage residents"
"Details of the motion described the city as a multicultural community and the Canadian flag as a symbol of unity, with optional additions of the flag being recognized as a voluntary act of pride and respect. The motion also concluded that the Civic Centre clock tower would be lit white and red on Sunday in recognition of National Flag of Canada Day, said Mayor Carolyn Parrish at the meeting."
A unanimous city council motion encourages residents with foreign flags to add a Canadian flag alongside them as a voluntary gesture of pride. The initiative aligns with National Flag of Canada Day and the 61st anniversary of the current flag. The city is described as multicultural and the Canadian flag is characterized as a symbol of unity. The Civic Centre clock tower will be lit white and red on Sunday in recognition of the day. City staff will pursue raising awareness of flag etiquette. The city reports that 56 percent of the population were born outside Canada.
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