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Gov. Polis raises Canadian flag at Capitol to celebrate Colorado Canada Friendship Day
The office of Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Saturday issued the following press release on Colorado Canada Friendship Day:
Today, Governor Polis will celebrate Colorado Canada Friendship Day by raising the Canadian National Flag at the Colorado State Capitol, and in the evening, lighting up the Capitol with the Canadian white and red.
“From maple syrup to hockey players and much more, we in Colorado appreciate our friendship and close ties with Canada. Raising the Canadian flag today is symbolic of our friendship, showing that when we work together, even in challenging times, we grow our economy and make the people of both sovereign nations better off. I am grateful for our friends to the north, and look forward to annually celebrating Colorado Canada Friendship day,” said Governor Polis.
“Thank you, Governor Polis, for recognizing the strength of the Canada and Colorado relationship. Canadians appreciate your gesture today. I am proud to see Canada’s flag flying alongside Colorado’s at the State Capitol, which reaffirms our partnership, friendship, and alliance!” said Sylvain Fabi, Consul General of Canada in Denver.
In 2023, Colorado exported $1.8 billion in Colorado goods and produce to Canada, accounting for 18% of Colorado’s trade exports. Nearly a quarter of those exports were from Colorado beef, supporting our local hardworking farmers and ranchers. In the same year, 176,612 visitors traveled from Canada to enjoy Colorado, strengthening our tourism industry and supporting small businesses and our economy. Colorado is also home to 272 Canadian-owned companies employing 21,000 Colorado workers. The Capital will be lit red and white tonight to showcase. Colorado Canada friendship.
The Governor will also be hosting a Colorado Mexico Friendship Day. Details are forthcoming.
Carol pizer
March 15, 2025 at 9:43 pm
Thank you govenor polis. My relatives are Canadian and I am grateful you recognize the ties we have.
Elizabeth Cuthill
March 16, 2025 at 7:13 am
Bravo! Governor Polis. Your gesture is greatly appreciated. I am a Scottish born Canadian citizen. Until now the relationship between Canada & U.S.A. as always been amicable. What’s happening now is disgraceful.
My wonderful nieces and nephews live in beautiful Colorado. My late brother and sister-in-law (both Scots) are buried there. I have visited Denver many times over the years and met many good people there. Fond memories.
Respectfully submitted,
Tania
March 16, 2025 at 7:14 am
Thank you Govenor Polis!! As a proud Canadian this beautiful gesture has brought me back to reality that America is truly our friend regardless of the new Administration’s views!! I will be sharing this beautiful tribute!! Again thank you!❤️🇨🇦
Robert Breault
March 16, 2025 at 12:12 pm
This is un-American and a insult to all veterans. Only the U.S. American flag should fly in any U.S. states capital.
David O. Williams
March 16, 2025 at 12:18 pm
Your comment is un-American and an insult to veterans. How many wars has the United States fought alongside Canada — a nation that as a part of NATO came to our defense after 9/11 in Afghanistan? Sorry, Canada, this guy is in the minority. At Vail and Beaver Creek we fly many, many international flags. In fact, last month I made a point of taking my family to Whistler to ski and spend money and I’ll be heading back soon. Love our neighbors to the north. Don’t listen to the trolls.
David O. Williams
March 16, 2025 at 12:28 pm
And let me just add that President Trump is un-American and an insult to veterans such as my father who served in Vietnam and in Europe during the Cold War. King Elon’s DOGE slashing of the Veterans Administration is a prime example of the latter, and Trump’s inexplicable bromance with Putin is a prime example of the former.
Robert Breault
March 16, 2025 at 1:04 pm
You are obviously NOT a U.S. Patriot. Ask your veteran dad if a Canadian flag should be flown over a U.S. Capital. Rave on.
David O. Williams
March 16, 2025 at 1:17 pm
I would but he died 10 years ago of cancer (possibly from Agent Orange in Vietnam). But if you’d take the time for a quick google search, you’ll find there’s no problem flying another country’s flag over a state capitol, although etiquette directs that the U.S. flag should be preeminent. You should ask President Bone Spurs if he knows the rules, but I’m sure he’s busy flying some white nationalist or Russian flag over the White House.