RISE AGAIN

Re When Will Canada Raise Its Flags Again? (Opinion, Oct. 16): It’s a good question left fluttering in its own strange wind.

Whatever, I think Justin Trudeau enjoys his “Captain Contrite” role. No physical effort is needed and – bonus – the heavyhearted symbolism should help cement a legacy of prime ministerial caring. The irony is that the longer our flag remains lowered, the less effective it feels as a show of national shame.

I refer to living-room lamp syndrome: I’ve seen the thing so many times, it’s become invisible.

Bruce Cameron Barrie, Ont.

When flags were lowered, there were no objectives or results set for when to raise them again. There still aren’t. How can we properly remember Canadians who have passed, who we honour with lowering our flag?

The residential school experience was horrific. There is no amount of money or apologies that will excuse it. But lowering our flag should not be for one person or one experience. We should raise our Canadian flags.

Marion Kirsh Thornhill, Ont.

What will the Prime Minister do with the flag in the event of the death of the Queen?

Peter Woolstencroft

Waterloo, Ont.