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"The flag is the symbol of the nation's unity, for it, beyond any doubt, represents all the citizens of Canada without distinction of race, language, belief or opinion."
Words spoken by Honourable Maurice Bourget, Speaker of the Senate during the inauguration of the new Canadian flag in 1965.
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Introduction |
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Welcome to our website! Our website is dedicated to the history of the Canadian Flag. There are 6 students in our group - Natalie Koja-Oghlanian, Reeza Enverga, Corinne Parzanese, Vanessa Nghiem, Jaleesa Peters, and Joreen Pabalinas. We chose the National Flag of Canada as our team's history project as this year marks the 40th anniversary of our flag.
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A little background info: |
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A flag is a sign which is used to represent a country or a group of people. It is a symbol of national identity and represents the national admiration of that group. It will also help someone recognize their alliance.
Canada has had many national flags since it was discovered by the Europeans. The current Canadian Flag was founded in February 15, 1965. It was one of the options for a new Canadian Flag. Former Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson decided that Canada needed a new, and unique Canadian Flag.
There were many options open for the Committee to choose the National Flag of Canada, but it eliminated the choices to three: The Red Ensign with the fleur-de-lis and the Royal Union Flag, the three-leaf design, and a single red Norway Maple leaf on a white square on a red flag.
The Committee chose the Maple Leaf Flag. In January 28th, 1965, it was proclaimed by Queen Elizabeth the second, and was inaugurated on February 15, 1965.
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Please note that certain materials in this project are included under the fair use exemption of the Copyright Law and are restricted from further use.
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