Toronto council has voted to end the long-standing policy of ceremonially raising flags at government buildings, with a majority of councillors seemingly accepting the argument that the practice is divisive in the current geopolitical climate.
In a 19-to-seven vote Thursday, council decided to “eliminate flying flags of foreign nations, or any flags which include the depiction of a foreign nation’s flag” — effective Dec. 1. The only flag raisings that will take place until then are those currently booked.
h/t Patti Jo
