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You don't like the flag because it's 'liberal'? You want the Union Jack instead? Has the classic red, white and.....blue....hmmm where have I seen those flags before.

   

   

   

http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/ceem-cced/symbl/df3-eng.cfm

   

When did the Liberal party adopt the red and white. Was it before or after 1965?

   

Never heard of it.

   

Lily beat me to the punch.

   

You have no idea what you're talking about. It's funny.

   

Don't jump into the ring if you can't back your play. Otherwise it is just more inane ramblings from within your cavernous mind!





The Canadian Flag
(Featured 2001)

Canada's longest battle was waged in parliament over the introduction of a uniquely Canadian symbol.....the flag.



That is not to assume that a distinctly Canadian flag wasn't considered before the maple leaf version was adopted.....the current design was actually discussed as early as 1919.



Up until, 1945, the only "official" flag that Canada flew was the Union Jack. The Red Ensign was flown for Canada, at sea and at posts throughout the world, and in 1945 (with the addition of Royal Arms) it was established as the "temporary" Canadian flag, until a replacement was found. They did not realize it would be another 20 years before that would happen.



When William Lyon Mackenzie King suggested that Canada consider researching and adopting its own flag, he fell under much criticism. In short, many people felt they had fought in WWI under a waving Union Jack and that it would be disrespectful to replace it.



The flag issue was dropped until WWII when King insisted Canadian Forces be acknowledged for their part in the war rather than as a part of Britain's effort. The Canadian Army, not having a distinctive flag for themselves started to use the Red Ensign with the shield of the Coat of Arms of Canada in January 1944. The Royal Canadian Air Force followed soon after.



King decided to try to bring the issue of a distinctly Canadian flag to the forefront of debate in parliament. The response was the same as the first time. King was burned and his popularity in office was damaged.



Again the issue went unresolved.



Lester B. Pearson was the next Prime Minister to start flag waving, and proposed his own design in 1964.


Diefenbaker heartily opposed him. Subsequently, a committee was established to determine the best design. It was September 1964 and they were given 6 weeks to conclude. By a process of elimination the current Canadian flag came out on top. It was officially inaugurated on February 15, 1965.



Pearson faced the same intensity of battle and the same criticisms as King had faced years previously. The battle was just as ferocious and political, but at the end Canada had a new National Flag.

Trivia Eh?
The Flag of the United States was adopted in 1777. The current flag of the United States was inaugurated in 1959.


Since December 18, 1964, the Union Jack is flown in Canada as a symbol of membership in the Commonwealth and allegiance to the Crown.


In August 1943 Roosevelt (USA), Churchill (Britain) and King met in Quebec City for a conference. On the Citadel, the Red Ensign flew below the Union Jack while the US flag flew at an equal height to the Union Jack. From that day, on King's recommendation, the Canadian flag has flown as an equal counterpart to Britain and other nations.

Colours of the Canadian Flag were chosen to represent the following:


Red: to signify the English, loftiness, royalty, assurance & military virtues

White: to signify the French, probity & loyalty.

Canuck Quotes
. . all the rules the ordinary flag owner need pay attention to are few and simple. For him is just one flag that can properly be flown; that is the Union Jack. The Red Ensign, called the Canadian Flag, with the Canadian Coat of Arms in the field is proper only afloat. . . . In hoisting the flag the broad white stripe of the Cross of St. Andrew should be next to the mast-head for if reversed it is an indication of distress. The flag should never be hoisted before sunrise, nor should it continue to fly after sunset.


"Flag Flying" an editorial from the Toronto Mail and Empire of 5 June 1925


"Flags that have been torn in battle with a foreign enemy can still fly with pride. This will surely be the first flag in history that was shred by its sons."
Globe and Mail December 16, 1964


The flag is the symbol of the nation's unity, for it, beyond any doubt, represents all the citizen's of Canada without the distinction of race, language, belief or opinion."
Honourable Maurice Bourget,
Speaker of the Senate
Feb. 15, 1965

   

Tried to POS rep you for this one, but after the Neg Rep you "BEGGED ME FOR" it won't let me. lol

   

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Lots of argument here about where the flag came from and such, DOES IT REALLY MATTER.
It is the Canadian flag regardless of what party brought it in, it should be proudly displayed in all areas possable especially schools, end of argument, end of story.
Get these "exclusionary" asshats out of the clountry if they don't like it, we're "including" you by supporting immigration/multiculturism in the first place.

   

I suppose it's the thought that counts.

   

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