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The current flag of Canada, the red Maple Leaf, was adopted in Parliament amidst The Great Flag Debate on December 15th, 1964. The Flag first flew over Parliament in Ottawa February 15,1965. IN 1996, Prime Minister Jean Chretien declared February 15th as National Flag in Canada.

In simple words it means it was adopted at this date:Febuary 15, 1965

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