Maple Leaf – the flag of Canada
The national flag of Canada (Maple Leaf) has red and white colors. It is white in the middle and red on each side. In the middle of the flag there is a red leaf, which the name “Maple Leaf” comes from. The “Maple Leaf” is designed by George F.G Stanley and John Matheson. The flag was released on 15. February 1965. Since then, this day has been celebrated as “the national flag of Canada day”. The Maple Leaf is a symbol of nature and environment in Canada. During the history Canada has had a lot of different flags. The first ones where connected to France. From the early 1760s the flag of the flag of the Royal Union, called Union Jack, was used as the national flag. From 1868 to 1964 they had different versions of a flag called The Canadian Red Ensign. In the early 60s there was a huge national debate about the flag. In 1965 Elisabeth the second, queen of Canada proclaimed the new flag. A lot of people think Canada’s flag is the world’s most beautiful flag, and most Canadians are very proud of it. The national government has sponsored a lot of programs to promote their beautiful flag.
-Caroline Janson