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There is a great listing of official Canadian rules on the Maple Leaf Flag (aka The National Flag of Canada) at http://www.pch.gc.ca/ceremonial-symb/Etiquette/flag_e.htm.
In case your French is better than your English, go to http://www.pch.gc.ca/ceremonial-symb/Etiquette/flag_f.htm.
David Morgan - 2 March 1998
This site discusses the variations of displays requested. The specifics are
too long to post here. The whole document, excluding cover, printed from
the web site covers approx. 20 pages. Good researching.
Phil Nelson - 17 June 1998
The flag of highest rank, per the standards referenced, is that of the Sovereign, who is also head of the British Commonwealth. Her flag is flown only on her places of residence and when at official functions within Canada. Other members of the royal family may be represented by their flags when in residence or on official duties in Canada, and then only the flag of the highest ranking royalty present. Note, the sovereign's flag to which I refer is the Queen's Canadian standard.
Next in rank is the Governor-General, who is the Queen's representative. His flag is flown at residence and office and when on official functions. Similarly, there is the standard of the Lt. Governor, whose flag has highest rank in each Province. The rules governing the display of the Governor-General's flag a