Nova Scotia shop keeps busy with Canadian flag orders amid Trump threats [Video]

The Flag Shop in Dartmouth, N.S. is typically busy preparing orders for Canada Day, but this year, they’re seeing an unexpected surge in demand for the red Maple Leaf.

“You see people who are saying, ‘I’ve never bought a flag in my life and I’m coming in for one,’” said Alyssa Hartlen, the store’s assistant manager.

“So you can tell people want to show their pride in Canada for sure.”

In an open letter this week, all of the country’s living former prime ministers asked Canadians to fly the Canadian flag this Saturday — National Flag Day — as a show of solidarity in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

“In recent weeks, we’ve witnessed a surge of Canadian pride and patriotism. In the face of threats and insults from Donald Trump, Canadians have come together to express their love for our country and their determination to defend …