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The previous flag was the "Canadian Red Ensign" which had a Union Jack in the top left corner.
In 1961, the leader of the Liberal Party, Lester Pearson, asked if there could be a new flag. He asked because the Liberals base, Quebec, didn't like the Union Jack on the flag.
In 1963, Lester was the Prime Minister of Canada. He proposed to government of a new flag. Later George Stanley and J. R. Matheson came up with a design that was chosen.
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What does the Canadian flag reresent?
The Canadian People
What does white color symbolize on the Canadian flag?
i think it means religion
Why is the Canadian flag the Canadian national flag?
Because people like nationalists wanted to have a flag that didn't include a British symbol. They wanted Canada to have its own identity. Queen Elizabeth Signed a proclamation that authorized Canada to have its own flag. On February 15 , 1965 the maple leaf flag made its first appearance on the Canadian flag.
Why is the Canadian flag important?
because it gives the people there own identity
When was the Canadian flag established?
The present Canadian flag was established in 1965.
What does the blue represent on the Canadian flag?
The Canadian flag does not have anything blue.
What is Canadian flag called?
It is called "Red Ensign". The Ontario's flag is called "Red Ensign".
Canadian flag facts?
The Canadian Flag was made on October 22, 1964
What year was the Canadian flag introduced?
The present Canadian flag was introduced in 1965.
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.
Who deisgend the Canadian flag?
The present Canadian flag was designed by Jacques Saint-Cyr.
What is a opposite leaf?
i think a opposite leaf is a leaf a leave that looks like the Canadian flag
