The flag helped define Canada as a nation and give it a separate identity from the UK and all other former colonies which had similar flags.
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.
The leaf on the Canadian flag - is a Maple leaf.
The Canadian flag does not have anything blue.
The Canadian Flag was made on October 22, 1964
The rule is that the American flag has to be higher up than 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.
The present Canadian flag was established in 1965.
The leaf on the Canadian flag - is a Maple leaf.
The Canadian flag does not have anything blue.
The first flag was the Flag of France at the time of Jacques Cartier. The first flag after the Canadian Federation was founded was the Canadian Red Ensign.
It is called "Red Ensign". The Ontario's flag is called "Red Ensign".
The present Canadian flag was introduced in 1965.
The Canadian Flag was made on October 22, 1964
There is only 1 leaf on the Canadian Flag which is a maple leaf. It is in the middle of the flag.
You can find the Canadian flag flying outside government buildings, border crossings, Canadian embassies, and in public areas like parks and stadiums. It is also commonly seen during national holidays and celebrations across the country.
The present Canadian flag was designed by Jacques Saint-Cyr.
The rule is that the American flag has to be higher up than the Canadian flag.