The City of Toronto half-masts flags at the locations noted to mark national commemorative dates, to mourn the passing of public figures, including current and past elected officials, and to mark tragedies and commemorative dates on the following days:

January 15 – 30
The Hon. David Onley, CM, OOnt, 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
All flags on official flagpoles at Toronto City Hall, Metro Hall and the Civic Centres (East York, Etobicoke, York, North York and Scarborough) will be flown at half-mast from January 15 until the end of the day on January 30 in memory of the Hon. David C. Onley, CM, OOnt, (28th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, 2007-2014), who passed away on January 14.

February 14
The late Hazel McCallion, CM, OOnt
All flags on official flagpoles at Toronto City Hall, Metro Hall and the Civic Centres (East York, Etobicoke, York, North York and Scarborough) will be flown at half-mast on February 14, 2023, the date of the State Funeral, in memory of the late Hazel McCallion, CM, OOnt, (3rd Mayor of the City of Mississauga 1978-2014), who passed away on January 29.

March 28-April 1
The Late Bruce Sinclair, 3rd Mayor of Etobicoke and former City of Toronto Councillor
All flags on official flagpoles at Toronto City Hall, Metro Hall and the Civic Centres (East York, Etobicoke, York, North York, Scarborough) are to be flown at half-mast on from March 28 until April 1(the date of the funeral) in honour of the late Bruce Sinclair, 3rd Mayor of Etobicoke (1984-1994), as well as a former Etobicoke (1969-1984), Metro (1973-1994) and City of Toronto Councillor (1998-2000)who passed away on March 24.

April 9
National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Flags on official flag poles at Toronto City Hall, Old City Hall and other locations that memorialize the First World War will be flown at half-mast to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9.

April 28
National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace (Workers’ Mourning Day)
Flags on official flag poles at Toronto City Hall, Metro Hall, and the Civic Centres will be flown at half-mast to commemorate the National Day of Mourning for persons killed or injured in the workplace.

May 10-12
The late Mike Feldman, Former City of Toronto and North York Councillor
All flags on official flagpoles at Toronto City Hall, Metro Hall and the Civic Centres (East York, Etobicoke, York, North York, Scarborough) are to be flown at half-mast on from May 10-12 (the date of the funeral) in honour of the late Mike Feldman, a former Member of Toronto City Council (1998-2010) and North York City Council (1992-1997), who passed away on May 10.

June 23
National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
Flags on official flagpoles at Toronto City Hall, Metro Hall, Civic Centres and Humber Bay Park East (location of the Air India Memorial) will be flown at half-mast to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.

July 7-20
The late Beverley Salmon, CM, OOnt, Former North York and Metro Toronto Councillor
All flags on official flagpoles at Toronto City Hall, Metro Hall and the Civic Centres (East York, Etobicoke, York, North York, Scarborough) are to be flown at half-mast on from July 7-20 (the date of the funeral) in honour of the late Beverley Salmon, CM, OOnt, a former Member of North York City Council (1985-1988) and Metro Council (1988-1997), who passed away on July 6.

August 18-28
The Hon. James K. Bartleman, OC, OOnt, 27th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
All flags on official flagpoles at Toronto City Hall, Metro Hall and the Civic Centres (East York, Etobicoke, York, North York and Scarborough) will be flown at half-mast from August 18-28 in memory of the Hon. James K. Bartleman, OC, OOnt, (27th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, 2002-2007), who passed away on August 14.

September 10
Firefighters’ National Memorial Day
Flags on official flagpoles at Toronto City Hall, Metro Hall, the Civic Centres and Fire Halls will be flown at half-mast to commemorate Firefighters’ National Memorial Day.

September 24
Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day
Flags on official flagpoles at Toronto City Hall, Metro Hall, and the Civic Centres will be flown at half-mast to commemorate Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day.

September 30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Flags on official flagpoles at Toronto City Hall, Metro Hall, Civic Centres, Long Term Care, Parks and other City facilities (where operational considerations permit) will be flown at half-mast to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

October 9-10
Events in Israel
Flags on official flagpoles at Toronto City Hall, Metro Hall, and the Civic Centres will be flown at half-mast on October 9 until sunset on October 10 in light of recent events in Israel.

November 8
Indigenous Veterans Day
Flags on official flagpoles at Toronto City Hall, Metro Hall and the Civic Centres will be flown at half-mast to commemorate Indigenous Veterans Day.

November 11
Remembrance Day
Flags on official flag poles at Toronto City Hall, Old City Hall, Civic Centres and Metro Hall will be flown at half-mast to commemorate Remembrance Day.  Flags will also be half-masted at all City of Toronto Division, Agency, Board and Commission headquarters and other City locations that memorialize Canadian war dead.  When half-masting occurs at a location where Remembrance Day is being observed, half-masting may occur according to the prescribed order of service but flags should remain half-masted following the ceremony until sunset/close of business.

December 6
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Flags on official flagpoles at Toronto City Hall, Metro Hall, and the Civic Centres will be flown at half-mast to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.