Winnipeg biz owners encouraged to fly the Maple Leaf
A Winnipeg city councillor says business owners should fly the Maple Leaf to bolster Canadian pride as the country fends off a trade assault from the U.S. “It’s all about […]
A Winnipeg city councillor, Markus Chambers, is encouraging local business owners to fly the Maple Leaf to demonstrate Canadian pride during a time of trade tensions with the United States. The councillor launched an initiative called "Operation Naked Flag Pole," noting that while many downtown flag poles are empty, businesses should adorn them with Canadian flags to show unity.
The current trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada came to an abrupt end, leading to retaliatory tariffs from the U.S. starting September 8. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew expressed solidarity with Canada, emphasizing the need to fight back against the trade assault. Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Loren Remillard supports the initiative but urges businesses to fly the flag as an expression of pride in Canada, not as a reaction to the current trade conflict.
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