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Large flag that was draped outside Manitoba's legislature is back with football club
The oversized flag symbolized resistance during the trade war with the U.S. and was returned after repairs; the team declined provincial funds for a replacement.
- On Dec. 26, 2025, Manitoba returned a very large Canadian flag to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers football team, who regularly bring large flags onto the field for the national anthem.
- The Manitoba government borrowed and hung the nine-by-18-metre flag above the Manitoba legislature, attracting tourists and Winnipeggers who took selfies as a symbol of resistance in the trade war with the United States.
- The oversize flag measured one-by-18-metre, strong winds tore it, requiring repairs and removals at least twice.
- The Manitoba government offered to keep the flag for public events, but Winnipeg Blue Bombers declined, with Kinew stating `Wade Miller was great about this,... 'we don't want your money.'`
- The NDP government does not have another flag of that size, and Premier Wab Kinew said he would consider acquiring another if the trade war continues.
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Large flag that was draped outside Manitoba's legislature is back with football club
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