Pursuant to the British Columbia policy on half-masting, the Canadian flag at the Parliament Buildings in Victoria will be flown at half-mast until sunset on Sunday, April 23, 2023, acknowledging the request from shíshálh Nation to honour those who suffered trauma and harm at the former residential school in Sechelt and their families and communities who are mourning. The direction of the Province on half-masting protocols is provided in case school districts wish to follow a similar approach.