US EditionCanadian Patriotism Is Surging, and so Are Flag and Flagpole Sales
- In early 2025, Canadian flag and flagpole sales surged across the country amid rising patriotism and national pride following U.S. trade tensions.
- The surge followed U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and annexation threats, which intensified nationalist sentiment among Canadians.
- Flag manufacturers increased production and workforce to meet demand, reporting flag sales up about 75 percent and flagpole sales up 35 percent year-over-year.
- CEO Cecilia Burke emphasized that Canadians are proud of their nation and are united in affirming their strong sense of patriotism, making clear they have no intention of becoming part of the United States.
- This rise in patriotism suggests Canadians are reaffirming their national identity and readiness to defend their sovereignty amid external pressures.
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Canadian Pride and Optimism on the Rise, but Still Well Below 1980s Levels
National pride is on the upswing in Canada since last year, yet fewer than half of the country’s citizens report feeling “very proud” to be Canadian, a new survey suggests. Forty-three percent of those polled by Angus Reid this month say they are “very proud” to be Canadian, up from the 34 percent who expressed the same sentiments last December, but still significantly lower than the 78 percent recorded in 1985. The survey said that “Canadians h…
Canada Day: How Canadian nationalism is evolving with the times — and will continue to do so
Tariffs imposed on Canada by the United States have fuelled a surge in nationalist sentiment that played a significant role in the outcome of April’s federal election. Mark Carney’s new Liberal government has signalled an interest in pursuing nation-building projects that hearken back to an earlier period in Canadian history. Economic, cultural and social policy in Canada has often served the purpose of building national unity to facilitate cohe…
A few years ago, Canada Day was going through a serious identity crisis. The 2025 edition should be marked by the renewed patriotism observed.
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