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  1. Origins and design

    The flag is horizontally symmetric, so the obverse and reverse sides appear identical. The width of the Maple … See more

    Flag of Canada - Wikipedia

    • The National Flag of Canada (French: Drapeau national du Canada), often referred to simply as the Canadian flag, consists of a red field with a white square at its centre in the ratio of 1∶2∶1, in which is featured one stylized, red, 11-pointed maple leaf charged in the centre. It is the first flag to have been adopted by both houses of Parliament and officia… See more

    History

    The Saint George's Cross was carried by John Cabot when he reached the later-named Newfoundland in 1497. In 1534, Jacques Cartier planted a cross in Gaspé bearing the French royal coat of arms with the … See more

    Alternative flags

    As a symbol of the nation's membership in the Commonwealth of Nations and allegiance to the Crown, the Royal Union Flag is an official Canadian flag and is flown on certain occasions. Regulations require fed… See more

    Protocol

    No law dictates the proper use of the Canadian flag. Canadian Heritage has released rules for flying the National Flag of Canada alone and with other flags. The rules deal with the order of precedence in which the … See more

    Promoting the flag

    Since the Canadian flag was adopted in 1965, the Canadian government has sponsored programs to promote it. Examples include the Canadian Parliamentary Flag Program of the Departmen… See more

    Bibliography

    • Archbold, Rick (2002). I Stand For Canada. Macfarlane Walter & Ross. ISBN 1-55199-108-X.
    • Levine, Allan. "The Great Flag Debate" Canada’s History 94#6 (2014–15): 32–37… See more

     
  1. Flag of Canada | Meaning & History | Britannica

    Learn about the origin, symbolism, and evolution of the Canadian flag, also known as the Maple Leaf Flag. Find out how it was adopted in 1965 after a national debate and how it differs from the Union Jack and the Canadian Red …

  2. The history of the National Flag of Canada

  3. National Flag of Canada - The Canadian Encyclopedia

    Nov 29, 2019 · Learn about the history and design of Canada's official national flag, adopted in 1965 after a controversial debate. See the red maple leaf, the national colours and the symbolism of the flag.

  4. Description of the National Flag of Canada

    Learn about the design, colours and symbolism of the National Flag of Canada, approved by Parliament in 1964 and hoisted for the first time in 1965. Find out how to display the flag properly and download the official files and standards.

  5. National Flag of Canada

  6. Flags of Canada | History, Symbols & Meaning | Britannica

  7. Flag of Canada - Meaning, colors & history - Database …

    Learn about the symbolism, design and history of the Canadian flag, which features a red maple leaf on a white background and two red stripes. Find out how the flag was adopted in 1965 after a long debate and what it represents …

  8. Flags, Symbols & Currency of Canada - World Atlas

    The flag of Canada features a red maple leaf on a white background, symbolizing the country's sacrifice and identity. Learn about the flag's design, history, and other Canadian symbols such as the coat of arms and the anthem.

  9. Flag of Canada - What Does It Mean? - Symbol Sage

    Jun 24, 2021 · Learn about the symbolism and evolution of the Canadian flag, also known as the Maple Leaf Flag. Discover how the red, white and maple leaf became the national emblem of Canada and how it was chosen after a long …