Although the rules were drawn up long after Canada settled ... attempt to change a national flag — such as the abortive 2016 attempt in New Zealand — the alternatives are almost always ...

Canadians were invited to use their imagination and talent and submit ideas for a new flag. As many as 5,900 alternative designs were sent to Ottawa. (National Archives of Canada) The ...

Bill Hawke, 83, had not flown his flag for several years but decided to do it this year. “It represents the importance of Canada and its democracy,” the retired investment advisor said.

The alternative, a model based on purely Canadian symbolism ... The national flag — to be clear, the first official national flag of Canada — became law on February 15, 1965.

OTTAWA - A group of Canadian senators is sharing views on the country's flag, with some calling it a symbol of pride and togetherness, and others saying it represents Canada's growth. OTTAWA – A ...