Debbie Hartlen's flag workshop in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, has seen a remarkable increase in sales, jumping from one flag a day to about 300 daily. This surge is attributed to President Trump's trade threats and calls for annexation, which sparked a renewed Canadian patriotism coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the Canadian maple leaf flag. The flag has become a powerful symbol, especially visible during protests against COVID restrictions in Ottawa. Hartlen humorously acknowledges the irony of thanking Trump for this unexpected increase in demand.
Isn't it wonderful?, said Ms. Hartlen, who owns The Flag Shop Nova Scotia. Thank you, Trump. Who would have thought we'd be saying that?
The renewed interest in Canada's maple leaf flag, fueled by intense opposition to Mr. Trump's idea of making Canada the 51st state and his economic threats, comes as the red and white Canadian banner marks its 60th anniversary.
The maple leaf flag, often flown upside down or from hockey sticks, became the defining symbol used by protesters who occupied and paralyzed Ottawa, Canada's capital, for nearly a month in 2022 in response to Covid restrictions.
Now, daily sales have hit roughly 300 flags, and that's not counting her larger online business.
Collection
[
|
...
]