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Because that was the symbol of the French and the people searching for a new flag agreed that any new flag "must avoid the use of national or racial symbols that are of a divisive nature"

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What is the story behind the Canadian flag?

In 1964, Lester B. Pearson began a heated debate over the changing of the Canadian flag. He purposed a contest in which Canadians could submit possible designs for the flag and a final flag would be chosen from them. Hundreds of designs were submitted, and on February 15, 1965 the current version of the flag was chosen.


How were the colors chosen for the Canadian flag?

The creator of the flag chose white because it represents peace, and honesty, and because the red represents hardiness, strength, bravery, and valour.


When was the flag of Canada chosen?

The Maple Leaf flag was chosen in 1967.


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.


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Because the creator had white represent peace, and honesty and red represent hardiness, strength, bravery, and valour.


What is Canadian flag called?

It is called "Red Ensign". The Ontario's flag is called "Red Ensign".


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The Canadian Flag was made on October 22, 1964


What year was the Canadian flag introduced?

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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 do the symbols mean on the Canadian flag?

It means something,,, it does indeed it was a symbol chosen out of necessity Canadians didn't have a symbol other than the Beaver to display.


Who deisgend the Canadian flag?

The present Canadian flag was designed by Jacques Saint-Cyr.