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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.
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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.
What does the maple leaf on the Canadian flag stand for?
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.
When was the first Canadian flag ever invented?
february 15 1964
What year was the Canadian flag introduced?
The present Canadian flag was introduced in 1965.
When was Canada's flag created?
The national flag of Canada, known as the maple leaf was adopted in 1965.
How many maple leaves are on the Canadian flag?
There is only 1 maple leaf on a canadian flag.
Whst is the Name of the Canadian flag?
The name of the Canadian flag is The Maple Leaf. :)
What was the original Canadian flag?
The first known flag to fly in Canada was St George's Cross, carried by George Abbot in 1534.
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.
When did Canada get the maple leaf on the Canadian flag?
The flag was first used on February 15, 1965.
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.
In what year was the maple leaf flag first flown?
The Canadian Flag has changed from St.George's Cross to a maple leaf. The Maple Leaf Flag was first flown in 1964 although this wasn't the first flag of Canada. Still The Maple Leaf has changed through the years, check out Wikipedia to find more answers
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 the maple leaf on it?
it is cute
