Why do Canadian people have to wear Canadian flags on their back packs when traveling in foreign countries?

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TMLeaf Fan

We don't have to...we just do. A Canadian flag indicates that the traveller is Canadian. Legend/history has shown that when you wear one, people leave you alone and treat you well

regerugged

So they are not mistaken for Americans.

Bri69

So they won't get mistaken for an American.

parrothead2371

So people dont think they are American

Lizzy-tish

It's a government requirement, no I'm only teasing. Canadians are proud of where we come from, our flag is very easily identifiable in airport luggage carriers, but also recognized by many citizens .

Known fact that wearing our Canadian flag on lapels or backpacks often gets us better treatment because we are not assumed to be Americans. It's the truth, I know I've travelled with mine and people just greet Canadians in a more friendly manner when they see that red maple leaf.

Hamas

So Osama Ben Laden, Hamas and Hezbollah leave them in peace when they travel to those specific countires.

nren2k5

Because that way we don't get mistaken for Americans.

And on top of that, the citizens of countries our country liberated in WW2 are generally very welcoming to Canadians.

girlinberlin

As I Canadian, I donÂ´t have to wear a Canadian pin when I travel, but I sometimes do. I was 2002 in Paris and I wore a Canadian pin there. The French thought that I was an American "disguised" as a Canadian. I was told that after 9/11 many Americans who travel around Europe wear a Canadian pin. By wearing the pin I think that the Americans feel safer when travelling!?

Lisa L

Everyone loves Canadians!! We are Loved by all Countries.
You didn't know this??

With a Warm Hello
From Toronto, Canada

need2knw

so far, it is a choice not a law

waiting for baby

so no one mistaking them for American
and they are proud

northmiamibeach1975

So, people don't confuse them with stupid americans.

Christina V

Because they have national dignity! I am maybe from the most unknow country in the world but when I travel I always bring mine national flag, cause I am proud with mine roots:)
Bravo to all Canadians

timbaktoon p

not compulsion

gobervart

I'm gonna quote Southpark: "Blame Canada!"...
(Canadians are unarmed Americans with health care)

bigbyone

so they can remember where they came from

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