A New Flag for a Diverse Canada

Caleb Haberstock

Vernon, British Columbia

My favorite time in Canadian history is 1914 to 1970. I enjoy learning about the role Canadian soldiers played and how wars shaped Canada.

A Symbol to Unit a Nation: The Canadian Flag

Devin Mutic

Toronto, Ontario

My favourite part of Canadian history is 1600 - 1800, during the early settlement of Canada and conflicts and interactions between peoples.

An Emblem's Role: The Flag or the Process Itself?

Sarah Sherwood

Victoria, British Columbia

Because this year marks our nation's flag's 50th anniversary, there would be no better time than the present to learn about that process.

Canada Est Devenu La Feuille d'Érable

Victoria Schuster

Kelowna, British Columbia

Many of the luxuries we enjoy are the fruits of other's labour and we are tasked with recreating these luxuries for future generations.

Canada's Flag: From British to Canadian

Bailey Cripps

Waterdown, Ontario

Our flag is no longer a relic of the past but a symbol which carries meaning from our collective history and into the unforeseeable future.

Canada's Maple Leaf Flag: A Reflection of Society

Bill Shu

Markham, Ontario

The Maple Leaf Flag of Canada is a magnificently symbolic representation of the nation, with an interesting background story.

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