Both people should hold the flag at the width ends (sides) rather than the length ends (top and bottom). The person holding the flag nearest the field of stars will remain still during the entire flag folding process. The individual holding the flag at the fully striped end will do the folding.

The lower half of the striped section will be folded lengthwise over the field of stars.

The flag should now be folded in lengthwise quarters. The most recent open edge should be along the top and the most recent folded edge should be along the bottom.

This should form a triangle of cloth with the striped running perpendicular to the stripes on the rest of the flag. The sides of the triangle should be evenly aligned to the sides of the flag, and there should be no overlapping material.

Continue wrapping this triangular patch into the remainder of the flag until you fold the entire length into a triangle.

This method is not necessary for everyday folding of the Canadian flag. To fold the Canadian flag on an everyday basis, merely fold the flag with quiet dignity into a form that can be stored appropriately.

The face of the flag should be parallel to the ground. The even numbered participants should face the odd numbered participants and vice versa.

Wait for the words “Prepare to fold. Fold. " Simultaneously, persons 2 and 8, or the two participants nearest to the top corners, should shift their hands toward the center outer edge and grab their respective corners. Persons 4 and 6 should remain still. The odd numbered participants should grab the folded edge of the flag so that it remains taut.

Wait for the words “Prepare to fold. Fold. " When done, the tip of the maple leaf should face up.

Wait for the words “Prepare to fold. Fold. " Participants 3, 4, 5, and 6 should guide the flag so that it remains taut as it is folded. Once done, participants 7 and 8 step back.

Both times you should wait for the command “Prepare to fold. Fold. " Keep the flag taut as you fold the flag. Each participant should step back and stand at attention after releasing the flag.

The “heading” refers to the portion of the flag that connects to the pole. The face of the flag should be parallel to the ground.

The bottom and top edges should be evenly aligned. The center stripe extending from one side to the other should now be halved and at the new bottom, folded edge.

The edges should be evenly aligned. The half of the center stripe previously facing the ground should now face the top. This center stripe half should be the new top edge.

Fold the edge up and inward. Keep the flag taut as you fold.

Roll tightly so that the flag will maintain its shape after tied and will not unravel or come undone as it sits.

During the breaking ceremony, the knot will be released and the flag will unfurl on its own.

The top and bottom do not need to be held. The bottom edge of the attached halyard, or rope, should face upward. The halyard should dangle down. The face of the flag should be held perpendicular to the ground.

The total width of the flag should be halved. The red and white “Union Jack” should face out.

The total width should be quartered. The “Union Jack” should now be hidden by the new fold.

Make sure that the edges are evenly aligned.

Continue folding backwards and forwards to the hoist edge, or the halyard, until the entire flag is compressed into an accordion fold.