Canadian History
Where did the Canadian Flag come from?
Where did the Canadian Flag come from?
In 1964, the red Maple Leaf Flag was officially adopted to replace 
the Union Flag. Since the 1890's the Canadian Red Ensign was used unofficially. This flag however, was changed many times as each province joined the Confederation of Canada. Flag makers would make the badge larger each time, resulting in several widely used flags.
As you can imagine this became troublesome for the country as a whole and in 1964 the Prime Minster of Canada, Lester B. Pearson, made a committee to change the flag. There were three choices but the maple leaf flag designed by George F. G. Stanley (who went to my university!!!) and John Matheson was chosen.
the Union Flag. Since the 1890's the Canadian Red Ensign was used unofficially. This flag however, was changed many times as each province joined the Confederation of Canada. Flag makers would make the badge larger each time, resulting in several widely used flags.
As you can imagine this became troublesome for the country as a whole and in 1964 the Prime Minster of Canada, Lester B. Pearson, made a committee to change the flag. There were three choices but the maple leaf flag designed by George F. G. Stanley (who went to my university!!!) and John Matheson was chosen.
This is a TV commercial from Canada that depicts how the Canadian Flag was decided.
I think Australia should get rid of the silly "Union Jack" too. Good idea Canada!
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