The history of the National Flag of Canada
WEBWhile the quest for a national flag for Canada dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the flag as we know it today emerged from the major social transformations during the 1950s and 1960s in the lead up to the 100th anniversary of Confederation in …
Timeline: Canada’s National Flag
WEBFollow this timeline for a brief history of the flags used in Canada and learn about some of the major moments in the creation of our National Flag. Long before Canada became a nation, the emblems of European nations were used to identify their settlers and explorers.
Flag of Canada - Wikipedia
WEBThe National Flag of Canada (French: Drapeau national du Canada), [1] 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, …
Canada Flag: the history of the National Flag of Canada
WEBProposals for a Distinctive Canadian Flag (1900-1964) As Canada progressed into the 20th century, there was a growing call for a distinct national identity—one that would be reflected in a flag unique to Canada. Early movements to create a Canadian flag independent of British symbols began around the turn of the century.
Flag of Canada | Meaning & History | Britannica
WEBAug 23, 2024 · flag of Canada vertically striped red-white-red national flag with a large central red maple leaf. It has a width-to-length ratio of 1 to 2. The establishment of the Canadian federation in 1867 was not accompanied by the creation of a …
National Flag of Canada - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBNov 29, 2019 · The National Flag of Canada, also known as the Canadian Flag or the Maple Leaf Flag (l’Unifolié in French), consists of a red field with a white square at its centre in which sits a stylized, 11-point red maple leaf.
Origin of Canada's Flag - Canada.ca
WEBAug 11, 2017 · The winning flag was selected for the following reasons: The clarity and striking design made it easily recognizable. It used Canada’s official national colours. The maple leaf had already become a popular emblem of Canadian national identity at home and abroad. Additional information on the origin of the Canadian Flag
The Red Maple Leaf: How Canada's Flag Came to Be
WEBFeb 13, 2015 · In Canada, under an act of parliament, it was known as the Royal Union Flag. Meanwhile, sometime in the late 17 \P century, the Red Ensign, a red flag with the Union Jack in the corner, was used by the British navy and later specifically by the British merchant marine.
How the Canadian Flag Came to Be as It is Today - Today I Found Out
WEBJun 12, 2013 · The Canadian Duality Flag is an unofficial flag bearing two vertical blue stripes between the white square and red rectangles. It was made in the lead-up to the Quebec Referendum in 1995, when voters decided whether or not Quebec should secede from Canada and become its own sovereign nation.
National Flag of Canada - Canada History
WEBOn September 5, 1945 an Order-in-Council was passed declaring the Red Ensign to be Canada's National Flag pending a decision of the Parliament of Canada. Such a decision was made in December 1964 after long and vigorous Parliamentary debate and careful Committee consideration and recommendation.