I have had the pleasure of working with many within the Canadian Flag Sector. Many custom manufacturers of superior-made banners, flags and accessories allow us to present to each other and the world the symbols of Canada.
There probably is no other sector more nationalistic and essential to Canadians’ identity than a flag of our favourite sports team, Local/Provincial or Federal Organization, community standards and organizations of interest, while others help Canadians celebrate our heroes. Banners and flags are the tools of the trad,e should you be at a protest, march or grand assembly. A flag says more than a thousand words.
While I struggle in dealing with the American threats of tariffs, diplomatic speak and constant inconsistency of both American and Canadian Policy Makers, I fear for the accepted identity of our nation. Fear for our manufacturers of all things Canadian, like our flags. Canadian Flags are top of the line, durable and lasting. Other Flag establishments in America and elsewhere import their inferior but less costly brands. If a Canadian Flag is taken care of properl,y it could last a dozen years. Imported Flags may last a year or two.
The Canadian manufacturers of our Flag Sector are my friends, good people struggling within a sector that has had its ups and downs through the years. Their capabilities increase daily as they take on new technologies, allowing them to print onto almost anything.
I’d like to give a shout out to some of these firms, all exceptional and ready to serve you immediately upon your arrival in their establishments.
Flag Shops are located throughout Canada
Barrie’s Flags Unlimited and The Original Flag Store
Flag Emporium in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Aurora Flags & Banners in Edmonton, Alberta.
L’etendard Flags & Banners in Quebec
These firms manufacture the iconic Pride Flag, a symbol not just of the LGBTQ+ Community but of those who are different. This industry exemplifies a sector that accepts all communities as being equal and respectfully human-based. The Rainbow Flag flies for all of us.
These are just a few of so many more firms throughout Canada, both regionally local and nationally scoped and with capabilities.
Like so many other Canadian Manufacturers and Distributors, they are in this struggle to excel and survive the international onslaught of America, China and other exporting nations into Canada’s Marketplace. Buy Canadian when you can!
Folks, please buy local, buy Canadian and show your pride in our homeland, Canada.
Steven Kaszab
Bradford, Ontario
