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Media Release Canada Place Corporation, February 14, 2005 Canada Place celebrates National Flag Day
Canada Place Corporation and its partner stakeholders are celebrating National Flag Day on Tuesday, February 15. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Canada Flag. To mark the occasion, Canada Place Corporation will place a giant Canadian flag on the façade of Canada Place, with Canadian flags flying proudly on all flagpoles. As well, Canada flags will be available and distributed at Canada Place. "Canada Place Corporation and its stakeholders are pleased to pay tribute to the flag on its 40th anniversary," says Mike Shardlow, Canada Place Corporation president and COO. "Like our flag, Canada Place has become a visible and cherished symbol of our national pride. Canada Place is quite simply 'Canada’s Place' and it is important that we celebrate this milestone." "National Flag Day offers an opportunity to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Canadian flag — a celebration of a fundamental part of our Canadian identity," says Stephen Owen, federal minister and MP for Vancouver Quadra. "Over the years, our flag has become a prominent and enduring symbol of our shared Canadian values and diversity here in Vancouver, across our great country and around the world." Canada flags will be available at each of the following locations at Canada Place:
Located in the heart of Vancouver’s downtown harbourfront, Canada Place is a landmark facility and a true symbol of Canada. Canada Place Corporation is known for its annual community events including Canada Day at Canada Place, the premier Canada Day celebration in the country. Through its celebration of Canada Day and occasions such as National Flag Day, Canada Place Corporation remains committed to ensuring a vibrant and inviting venue for visitors, tourists and the community at large. For more information and facts about National Flag Day, please visit www.canadaplace.ca or contact: Cory Daubenfeld |
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