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The maple leaf on the Canadian flag symbolises the nature and landscape of Canada.
When Canada was granted independence from the British Empire, they realised that they needed a new flag. In a rush to create one to show the world that they were now independent, they used the maple leaf, because maple trees are native to Canada.
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What was the name for the old Canadian flag?
The Canadian flag that was in use immediately prior to the present maple leaf flag was klnown as 'the Canadian Red Ensign.' There were also other Canadian flags before the Red Ensign.
When did the maple leaf first appear on the Canadian flag?
The present Canadian National Flag has a maple leaf. The maple leaf first appeared as a symbol on a Canadian Flag in 1837. This came about after Étienne Parent added maple leaves to the masthead of his newspaper, Le Canadie, in 1836 and noted, "Le principal, la feuille d'Erable, a été, comme on sait, adopté comme l'emblême du Bas-Canada..." In due course, in 1837 the 'Patriots of Saint-Eustache' carried a banner/flag with a design very similar to the masthead of the Le Canadien, i.e. showing the maple leaf. In 1870, after the Confederation, the Canadian Governor General's flag displayed a wreath of maple leaves at the centre. Then, in 1871, an article in the Canadian Illustrated News mistakenly displayed the symbols from the Governor General's Flag as an ensign badge. In 1965, shortly before the centennial of the country, Canada had its first official and exclusively Canadian flag: the National Flag: with a single maple leaf at the centre.For more information see Related Links below the following advertisements:
When was Canada's flag created?
The national flag of Canada, known as the maple leaf was adopted in 1965.
What is the Difference between a purple heart and a purple heart with oak leaf cluster?
An Oak Leaf is a device for an award that is worn to indicate a second award of the same medal.A Purple Heart Medal with one Oak Leaf would mean that the wearer earned 2 Purple Heart Medals.
What does one oak leaf cluster represent?
a second award of the same medal....................
What does the leaf on the Canadian flag?
The leaf on the Canadian flag - is a Maple leaf.
What type of leaf is on the canadian flag?
The leaf on the Canadian flag is a maple leaf; specifically, a sugar maple leaf.
What kind of leaf is on the Canadian flag?
The leaf on the Canadian flag is a maple leaf. The reason why the maple leaf is used if because it represents nature and the environment which is an important part of Canada and Canadian history.
Whst is the Name of the Canadian flag?
The name of the Canadian flag is The Maple Leaf. :)
What does the red maple leaf stand for on the Canadian flag?
It stands for the many maple trees in Canada.
How The Canadian Maple Leaf got on to the Canadian flag?
Jacques Saint-Cyr had the idea of putting the maple leaf on the flag.
How many maple leaves are on the Canadian flag?
There is only 1 maple leaf on a canadian flag.
What is the picture on the Canadian flag?
The picture on the Canadian Flag is a leaf. It is a maple leaf. The leaf is red.
How many leaves are there on the Canadian flag?
There is only 1 leaf on the Canadian Flag which is a maple leaf. It is in the middle of the flag.
What symbols does the Canadian flag have on it?
the maple leaf
Why does the Canadian flag has a maple leaf on it?
it is cute
Why does the Canadian flag has the maple leaf on it?
it is cute
