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Quebec Flag Incident Rocks Commonwealth Games Podium
Montreal swimmer Jennifer Carroll faced threats of suspension after waving a small Fleur-de-lis flag on the podium in Manchester earning a silver in the 50 metre backstroke. Swimming Canada officials cited protocol breaches while Carroll argued the gesture was not political.
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Bill Beacon
Montreal
Jennifer Carroll
Quebec
Swimming Canada
Karen Spierkel
Carroll
Manchester
Dave Johnson
U.S
Mexico
British Columbia
Alberta
Quebec City
Richard Legendre
Ottawa
Bloc Quebecois
Gilles Duceppe
Jean Chretien
House of Commons
Paul DeVillers
Duceppe
Johnson
Canada
Chef de Mission
Mary McGregor
Spierkel
Moscow
Sport Canada