What is the history of the Canadian Flag?

The Flag of Canada is known locally by Canadians as The Maple Leaf Flag. Early in 1964, Canada’s government decided to adopt a new and distinctive national flag. Several designs were proposed to the House of Commons. The House of Commons committee searched through hundreds of designs before finally presenting only three designs for final consideration. The red part of the flag appeared to be two vertical strips of red on the left and right sides. The Committee adopted this last flag design, unanimously in October 1964, as the new flag of Canada. The Canadian Parliament adopted the flag on October 22, 1964. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who is also the Queen of Canada, on February 15, 1965, proclaimed the flag into law. The flag of Canada was officially adopted on February 15, 1965. The Canadian Red Ensign, bearing the Union Jack and the shield of the royal arms of Canada, was lowered and then, on the stroke of noon, the new maple leaf flag was raised. The crowd sang the national anthem O Canada, followed by the royal anthem, God Save the Queen.

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