SaralnamaCanada marks National Flag Day on yearly. The flag was adopted. It has red stripes on sides, white in middle, with red 11-point maple leaf. Red and white are Canada's official colours since 1921. The maple leaf shows Canadian culture, unity and pride. Designer George Stanley created the flag. Canada wanted its own identity, free from British and French symbols. In 1964, the government decided to adopt a new flag to show unity and independence. (Updated 6 Oct 2025, 18:44 IST; source: link)
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- Canada marks National Flag Day on yearly
- The flag was adopted
- It has red stripes on sides, white in middle, with red 11-point maple leaf