Canadian Red Ensign - Wikipedia
WEBThe Canadian Red Ensign (French: Red Ensign canadien) served as a nautical flag and civil ensign for Canada from 1892 to 1965, and later as the de facto flag of Canada before 1965. [3]
The history of the National Flag of Canada - Canada.ca
WEBRetrace the events that lead to the creation of the National Flag of Canada and see how it evolved to how it is known today – red and white, with a single 11-point maple leaf.
List of Canadian flags - Wikipedia
WEBList of Canadian flags. The Department of Canadian Heritage lays out protocol guidelines for the display of flags, including an order of precedence; these instructions are only conventional, however, and are generally intended to show respect for what are considered important symbols of the state or institutions. [1]
Timeline: Canada’s National Flag - Canada.ca
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 flag has become the predominant and most recognizable national symbol of Canada. In 1964, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson formed a committee to resolve the ongoing issue of the lack of an official Canadian flag, sparking a debate about a flag change to …
Canadian Red Ensign | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBThe Canadian Red Ensign was the de facto Canadian national flag from 1868 until 1965. It was based on the ensign flown by British merchant ships since 1707. The three successive formal designs of the Canadian Red Ensign bore …
Historical flags of Canada - Canada.ca
WEBCanada has a rich heritage of historical flags which are the expression of its evolution over the centuries, to its present state as a sovereign, democratic nation. When properly and appropriately displayed, these flags help to understand, appreciate and …
Flag of Canada | Meaning & History | Britannica
WEBAug 23, 2024 · The maple leaf had been a national symbol since at least 1868, and its red colour has been described as a symbol of Canadian sacrifice during World War I. Pearson’s original flag proposal showed three red maple leaves on a white field with narrow blue vertical stripes at either end.
Canada - history of the flag (1921-1957) (Canada) - CRW Flags
WEBJul 26, 2020 · Chronology of the Canadian Blue and Red Ensigns. original text by Dean Tiegs - 21 December 1997, additions inserted at appropriate places. Some information from "The Flags of Canada - chapter IV - the Canadian Ensigns" by Alistair B. Fraser.
Canadian Flag Education Centre | The History of The National Flag …
WEBMar 9, 2021 · The Canadian Flag Education Centre is proud to present this chronological / historical account of who and how our beloved Canadian Flag was brought to fruition in 1964/1965.
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