Dearest friends
National Flag of Canada Day
commonly shortened to Flag Day, is observed annually on February 15 to
commemorate the inauguration of the Flag of Canada on that date in 1965.
Amid much controversy, the Maple Leaf flag replaced
the Canadian Red Ensign, which had been, with
various successive alterations, in conventional use as a Canadian national flag
since 1868.
Under the leadership of Prime
Minister Lester Pearson, resolutions recommending the
new flag were passed by the House of Commons on December 15, 1964
The flag, designed by George Stanley,
was proclaimed by Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, on January 28, 1965, and took
effect "upon, from and after" February 15.
Although National Flag of Canada
Day is not a holiday, it is celebrated with many events around the country.
Have a great day.
Kam
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