February 15, 1965: Canada's new red and white Maple Leaf Flag is inaugurated in a ceremony on Parliament Hill; adopted after two-year debate and Royal Proclamation by Queen Elizabeth II Jan. 28; replaces the Red Ensign; its blazon is Gules on a Canadian pale argent a maple leaf of the first; official proportions are 2 by length and one by width, with a white square in the centre the width of the flag. Ottawa.
The Maple Leaf has played a prominent role in some of Canada's best sporting moments. Rob Pizzo counts down what he thinks are the Top 5. Did he miss any? Let us know!
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Top 5 Canadian Flag Moments in Sport
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