But Canada was really going against the grain when it omitted seals from the Maple Leaf flag in 1965. The entire history of the British Empire is marked by extremely busy flags that are often ...

In telling these stories, Harper is also telling the story of Canada. For, as he observes, any debate over a flag is really a debate “about identity, history and the collective narratives in ...

In 1963, Canada embarked on a seemingly harmless attempt to create its own flag but the issue revealed a nation hotly divided on what symbol should unite the country. The parliamentary debate on ...

there is also a need for continued reflection on national history and reconciliation. "The inquiry ultimately reaffirmed the flag as an enduring emblem of Canada’s identity, growth, and ...

The Government of Canada’s policy priorities for arts and culture: Supporting cultural space, museums and creative ...

Sunlight shines through the flags of Canada and the United States ... "Let's show the world that we are proud of our history and proud of our country," the statement said. The Maple Leaf, designed ...

The renewed interest in Canada’s maple leaf flag, fueled by intense opposition ... as “among the ugliest in the House of Commons history” because of the strong opposition from members ...

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.