Because of the maple leaf...
Red and white are Canada's official colours. The Maple Leaf is Canada's national symbol.
Canada's 'Maple Leaf' flag was officially adopted on February 15, 1965.
The current Canadian flag was made official on February 15, 1965.
The present canadian flag was made official on February 15, 1965.
A famous Canadian symbol that is recognized around the world is the maple leaf. The maple leaf is the official Canadian national symbol and is featured on the national flag.
In the middle of the national canadian flag , there stands a lovely maple leaf
The official inauguration of the Canadian Flag took place on Parliment Hill in Ottawa on February 15, 1965.
The present canadian flag was made official in 1965 so it's 47 years old.
A Canadian maple Leaf, is a leaf found on a Maple tree in Canada. It is a very well known symbol that represents Canada, and if you have noticed it is on the Canadian 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.
In 1921, King George V proclaimed that red and white were the official colours of Canada. The flag was decided accordingly.
The current Canadian flag became a national symbol on February 15, 1965.