answersLogoWhite

0

Flag of Canada

The flag of Canada (also called "the Maple Leaf") is a red rectangular flag with a white block in the center that features a red maple leaf. It was adopted as the national flag of Canada in 1965 when it replaced the Union flag as the national flag. Questions about the flag of Canada can be directed here.

500 Questions

Why Is There A leaf on The Canadian Flag?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

At the time of Confederation, Canada's national flag remained the Royal Union Flag or the Union Jack. However, Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first Prime Minister, flew the Canadian Red Ensign as a distinctive flag of Canada. Following the Second World War, in 1945, an Order in Council authorized the flying of the Canadian Red Ensign from federal government buildings, in Canada and abroad. In 1964, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson made the creation of a new Canadian flag a priority. John Matheson, Member of Parliament, was Prime Minister Pearson's key advisor and supporter in this objective. On June 15, 1964, the Prime Minister presented his proposed flag to the House of Commons, launching a divisive Canadian flag debate. After three months without resolution, the question of a national flag was referred to an all-party committee. In October 1964, after eliminating thousands of proposals, the Special Committee on a Canadian Flag was left with three possible designs: one incorporating three red maple leaves with blue bars (nicknamed the "Pearson Pennant"), a flag with a single stylized red maple leaf on a white square with red bars, and another version that contained both the Union Jack and three fleurs-de-lis. On October 29, 1964, the committee recommended to the House of Commons that the single-leaf, red and white design be adopted. Debate in Parliament continued, however, and it was only at the early hour of 2:15 a.m. on December 15, 1964, that the motion to adopt the National Flag of Canada was carried by a vote of 163 to 78. Approval by the Senate came on December 17, 1964, and on January 28, 1965, the National Flag of Canada was proclaimed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, to take effect on February 15, 1965. The inspiration for a red and white flag came from Dr. George Stanley, Dean of Arts at the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario. Impressed by the Commandant's flag at the College (a mailed fist holding three maple leaves on a red and white ground), Dr. Stanley suggested to Mr. John Matheson a similar design with a single red maple leaf at the centre. This red - white - red pattern bore a strong sense of Canadian history: the combination had been used as early as 1899 on the General Service Medal issued by Queen Victoria.

What is Canadian flag called?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

It is called "Red Ensign".

The Ontario's flag is called "Red Ensign".

How do you fold the Canadian flag?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

  • 1

Hold the flag at each of its four corners and pull it taut. The folder holds the corners at the end with the blue and red fields.

  • 2

Fold the flag in half, lengthwise, with the red field covering the blue field. Pull it taut again making sure the open side's edges are flush with one another.

  • 3

Fold it in half again, the closed side over the open side, again maintaining the flattening tension and parallel, flush edges on the open side. The blue field should now be displayed face up.

  • 4

Take the closed side's blue field corner and fold it over the open side such that what was the bottom edge is now parallel and flush with the open side forming a right triangle (a triangle with a ninety-degree angle).

  • 5

At the right angle, fold the flag again such that a new right triangle is formed, still keeping the open edges parallel.

  • 6

Fold the right-angled corner of the new triangle over such that it forms a new right triangle with what had been the bottom edge now flush with the side of the flag below it.

  • 7

Continue this sequence of folds creating right triangles until the flag is completely folded into a right triangular bundle. The white field and yellow sun should now predominate in the visible areas of the flag.

Can you write on the Canadian flag?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

No, Definitly not. No matter if it is cardboard.

Why does the four seasons hotel fly the Canadian flag?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Four Seasons is a Canadian company. Maybe McDonald's should consider flying Old Glory up in the Great White North.

What does the maple leaf on the Canadian flag symbolize?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The Maple leaf represents the Maple trees in Canada. Also That Maple syrup is made.

What does each color of the canadian flag mean?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The white stands for bravery and the red stands for the blood of the solders that died for us in war

What does white flag with red x mean?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

its the state flag of Alabama, although if you are looking for the info for the same reason i am, this doesn't help considering that none of the four listed rivers run through or near it

I'm wondering how many people are playing this contest. Everywhere I look I find the same queries for the 5 questions from last week, and now the 5 questions for this week. Good luck everyone.

What does the white on the Canadian Flag represent?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

King George V proclaimed in 1921 that Canadas' official colours were Red and White. The flag was modeled after these colours. The red stands for the English by representing Saint George's Cross, while the white stands for the French by representing the French Royal Emblem.

What color is canada flag?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The Canadian flag is a "real red" and white. Real red is sometimes called berry red and sometimes called bright red.

What is the color of the maple leaf on Canada's flag?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

because it represents hardiness,strength,bravery and valour

What do the rings on the Canada flag mean?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

While some believe the colors on the Canadian flag have no official significance. As well, the points on the maple leaf found on the flag, do NOT correspond to the provinces and territories of Canada, as there are now 10 provinces and 3 territories and only 11 points on the Canadian flag. The blocks on both sides are supposed to represent both west and east, the pacific and Atlantic ocean. Others believe the white means peace and honesty and the red means hardiness, bravery, strength & valour.

Why is Canada's flag a maple leaf?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The maple leaf appears on the Canadian flag and is an important Canadian symbol, so in the winter Olympics currently taking place in Vancouver, Canada, you will see the maple leaf as well as the traditional five linked rings of the Olympics.

What logo has a Canadian maple leaf inside a red circle?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The Western Stoneware Company of Monmouth, Illinois.

What does the red maple leaf stand for on the Canadian flag?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

It stands for the many maple trees in Canada.

Who carried the Canada flag to the 2010 winter Olympic games?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Mark Grimmette.

Grimmette, a luger, won a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano in men's doubles and a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City in men's doubles (both with partner Brian Martin). The 2010 Winter Games will be his 5th Olympics.

When did Canada get the maple leaf on the Canadian flag?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The flag was first used on February 15, 1965.

A picture of Canada's flag?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The Arms of Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada has been the official coat of arms of the Canadian Monarch and, therefore, the coat of arms of Canada since 1921. There have been redmaple leaves since 1957. It's history is so rich that I refer you to the Related Link listed below for more information:

How does kayak represent Canada?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

At first glance it doesn't. The Kayak is a boat used by the Inuit. They did not have the same relationship with Canada as Natives in other parts of the country. For example they never signed treaties with the British Crown. They have not played the role of many others in Canada, and are still part of the Canadian colonies.

But the Inuit are recent arrivals to the North. They displaced the Thule about 1000 to 700 years ago. Compared to other Natives who entered Canada as the ice sheet retreated thousands of years ago they are new to this land.

As is most Canadians. With about 40% of Canadians not being born in Canada or having at least one parent in Canada many Canadians are new to the land.

The Kayak is the boat of the most recent Aboriginals, and being a recent arrival is very Canadian.