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Flag of Canada
The flag of Canada (also called "the Maple Leaf") is a red rectangular flag with a white block in the center that features a red maple leaf. It was adopted as the national flag of Canada in 1965 when it replaced the Union flag as the national flag. Questions about the flag of Canada can be directed here.
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When was the ceramon the new Canadian flag?
The ceremony was held on Parliament Hill on February 15,1965. Priminister Pearson and Governor General George were both there.
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Who made the maple leaf flag in 1914?
The maple leaf flag was not created until 1965. It was created by George Stanley. The flag in 1914 was the Red Ensign.
Does the Canada Flag have anything to do with remembrance Day?
No, but the white on the Canadian Flag means peace and the red on the Canadian flag means bravery.
What repesent the red and whit on the Canadian flag?
In 1964, the Nobel-Prize winning Prime Minister of Canada Lester B. Pearson assigned a committe the task of choosing a new flag for Canada among dozens of submitted designs.the Committee, after having eliminated various designs, was left with only three: a Red Ensign with the fleur-de-lis and the Royal Union Flag (Union Jack), the three-leaf design, and a single red maple leaf on a white square on a red flag. The single-leaf design was adopted unanimously by the Committee on October 29, 1964.
Some say the red represents the Liberal party, Perason's party, and the white the snow, but the answer is really it represents nothing, it's just a design that was submitted by an artist and they chose that one. Blue is traditionally the colour of the other party, the Conservative party, which was not in power at the time, so maybe that's why they chose the design with no blue in it, but who knows, maybe they just liked the red and white design better.
Rules for flying a Canadian flag at an American park?
The rule is that the American flag has to be higher up than the Canadian flag.
What are the 5Ws Who When What Where Why and How of how the Canadian flag became what it is now?
The answer is who what when why where and some people usually include how also
Information and history about the Canadian flag?
The Canadian Flag was adopted in 1965 by the Priminister Lester B. Pearson, who saw it on the bablons of the Canadian Expeditionary Force in WW1.At that time Canada was still loyal to Britain.The nationalists wanted Canada to have its own identity, but the imperialists wanted to stay loyal to Britain. Pearson wanted to give the people what they wanted, so he was in a 33 long day debate. When the debate began to get really hectic the government closed the debate.By that time Queen Elizabeth Signed a Royal proclamation that authorized Canada to have its own flag. On February 15,1965 a ceremony was held in honor of Canada's new flag. The Canadian flag is still alive today.
What is National Flag of Canada and what day was it chosen?
The Nation Flag of Canada is the current flag of Canada and it was chosen as the new flag on January 28, 1965. But the flag was inaugurated on February 15, 1965.
Do the side strips on the Canadian flag mean anything?
The Canadian flag is primarily red, with a white square inside, with an eleven pointed maple leaf in the middle.
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What does the blue on the Canadian flag mean?
I'm sorry You must be mistaken, there isn't any blue on the Canadian Flag. Do you mean the blue colour on one of the provinces in Canada?
Where did the Canada flag become official?
The official inauguration of the Canadian Flag took place on Parliment Hill in Ottawa on February 15, 1965.
What kind of leaf is on he Canada flag?
The Leaf on the Canadian Flag is a Maple Leaf. The maple leaf has served as a symbol celebrating the nature and environment of what is now Canada since the 18th century. In 1921, King George V proclaimed the official colours of Canada as red, from Saint George's Cross, and white, from the French royal emblem since King Charles VII.
What is the impact of the Canadian flag?
The impact of the Canadian flag was huge! It was very long lasting because out Albertan's were very interested in it of course because it is just like getting your favorite doll just sown. I am sure it would be very interesting to see there first flag being made!
What is the color and meaning of flag of Canada?
The white means peace and honesty and the red means hardiness, bravery, strength & valour.
What does the Canadian flags look like?
The National Flag of Canada has red bars on each end, white in the center with a red maple leaf in the center.
The CIA World Factbook describes it as having two vertical bands of red -hoist and fly side, half width- with a white square between them. An eleven-pointed red maple leaf is centered in the white square. The maple leaf has been a symbol of Canada for a long time, and the official colors of Canada are red and white.
