a Canadianized version of the British merchant marine flag, the Red Ensign was first flown by Canadian merchant vessels in 1892, became Canada’s “unofficial” flag in 1945 Contact us at ...

If the maple leaf is not distinctive, nothing Canadian is ... And above all, the flag is immediately recognizable around the world as the unambiguous symbol of Canada. The various Nordic flags ...

Eventually, through the First and Second World Wars, the maple leaf was sported by many Canadian soldiers, stitched into their regimental badges and stamped on equipment. Until 1965, though, the ...

Queen's University, Ontario As we approach Canada Day — and the prospect of the return of “freedom” protests in Ottawa — let’s consider the meaning and symbolism of the Canadian flag.

The sense of pride comes after Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st American state. Feb. 15 marks the 60 th anniversary of the Canadian flag after it was first raised in 1965.