How is the maple flag a symbole of Canada?

Answer 1

The maple leaf is Canada's best-known symbol. Maple leaves were adopted as a symbol by French-Canadians in the 1700s, have appeared on Canadian uniforms and insignia since the 1850s, and are carved into the headstones of our fallen soldiers buried overseas and in Canada.

Answer 2

The symbolism of any flag is contrived to give good public relations, Canada’s confederation was back in 1867, but the maple was not chosen as an emblem until June of 1996. Most Canadians think that the maple grows everywheree in Canada - it does, but not every species grows in every part of the country.The maple leaf depicted on the Canadian flay is so stylized that one could not get the species.

So why is it a symbol:

• It has been traditionally associated with Canada from the early parts of this 20th century
  
• Most Canadians regard coloured maple leaves in the fall as a "traditional" indicator of the season
  
• Maple syrup gathering is is a common occupation in the original parts of Canada