Though they’ve never been known for their flag-waving patriotism, many Canadians have taken yet another step back from the national symbol after its recent affiliation with the ongoing freedom movement, says Derek Foster.

“I’ve heard many people lament this shift in attitude toward the flag,” says the Associate Professor in Brock University’s Department of Communication, Popular Culture and Film. “But I think we have to be careful.”

Foster says people should consider context when they encounter the iconic red and white flag, before making any assumptions of its intended significance.

https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2022/06/canadians-becoming-flag-phobic-in-wake-of-freedom-movement-says-brock-expert/