Interesting facts about Canada's flag as it turns 50
Summary
TLDRThe Canadian flag celebrates its 50th anniversary, marked by a unique history and design process. Known as one of the world's most beautiful flags, it features an 11-point maple leaf, Canada's traditional emblem. Over 2600 designs were considered before the final choice, with a special all-party committee narrowing it down to three finalists. The flag has traveled to space, Mount Everest, and the Olympics, and Canadians can add their names to a waiting list for a flag flown on Parliament Hill. Heritage Canada encourages sharing flag stories using #flag50.
Takeaways
- 🎉 The Canadian flag is celebrating its 50th birthday.
- 🏁 The official title of the flag is the 'National Flag of Canada'.
- 🌍 It's the only national flag in the world featuring a maple leaf.
- 🎨 Vexillologists consider it one of the world's most beautiful flags.
- 🍁 The iconic maple leaf has 11 points, but there's no special significance to the number.
- 📏 Specific standards for fabric, stitching, and grommets are set by the Canadian General Standards Board.
- 📄 Over 2600 designs were submitted before the final flag was chosen.
- 🤔 A special all-party flag committee met 41 times to narrow down the choices.
- 🏛️ A vote in Parliament ultimately decided on the current maple leaf design.
- 🚩 Canadians can add their names to a waiting list for a flag that was flown on Parliament Hill.
- 🌐 The flag has traveled to space, Mount Everest, Afghanistan with troops, and the Olympics.
Q & A
What is the official title of the Canadian flag?
-The official title of the Canadian flag is the 'National Flag of Canada'.
What is unique about Canada's national flag among the world's flags?
-Canada's flag is the only national flag in the world with a maple leaf, and vexillologists describe it as one of the world's most beautiful flags.
What is the significance of the 11 points on the maple leaf in the Canadian flag?
-According to Heritage Canada, there is no special significance to the 11 points on the maple leaf. The symbolism lies in the maple leaf itself, which is the traditional emblem of Canada.
What standards were set for the Canadian flag's design?
-Specific standards for the fabric, stitching, and grommets were set by the Canadian General Standards Board in 1966.
How many designs were submitted before the final Canadian flag was chosen?
-More than 2600 designs were submitted before the final flag was chosen.
How many times did the all-party flag committee meet to narrow down the flag designs?
-The all-party flag committee met 41 times to narrow down the choices to three finalists.
Who decided on the final design of the Canadian flag?
-The final design of the Canadian flag was decided by a vote in Parliament.
What is the process for a Canadian resident to get a flag that was flown on Parliament Hill?
-Any Canadian resident can add their name to the waiting list for a Canadian flag that was flown on Parliament Hill by contacting Public Works and Government Services Canada.
How long is the waiting time for a Canadian flag that was flown on Parliament Hill?
-The waiting time for a Canadian flag that was flown on Parliament Hill is long, ranging from 30 to 40 years.
Who is responsible for changing the flag on Parliament Hill?
-The flag master, Robert Leonte, is responsible for changing the flag on Parliament Hill.
What has the Canadian flag been to, as mentioned in the script?
-The Canadian flag has been to space, Mount Everest, with troops in Afghanistan, and to the Olympics. It has also been seen on backpacks around the world thanks to globe-trotting Canadians.
How is the Canadian government encouraging the celebration of the flag's 50th birthday?
-The government is not planning an official celebration for the flag. Instead, Heritage Canada is asking Canadians to share their stories and memories using the hashtag #fflag50.
Outlines
🇨🇦 Celebrating the Canadian Flag's 50th Birthday
The Canadian flag, officially known as the National Flag of Canada, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The flag features a maple leaf, which is a traditional emblem of Canada, and has 11 points, although there is no special significance to this number. The flag's design and colors have been praised by vexillologists, or flag experts, as one of the world's most beautiful. The Canadian General Standards Board set specific standards for the flag's fabric, stitching, and grommets in 1966. Over 2600 designs were submitted before the final flag was chosen, with a special all-party flag committee meeting 41 times to narrow down the choices to three finalists. The flag has been flown on Parliament Hill and has traveled to various significant locations, including space, Mount Everest, Afghanistan with troops, and the Olympics. Canadians can add their names to a waiting list to receive a flag that has been flown on Parliament Hill, although the wait can be 30 to 40 years. The flag master, Robert Leonte, is responsible for changing the flag on Parliament Hill. The government has been criticized for not planning an official celebration for the flag's milestone, but instead, Heritage Canada is encouraging Canadians to share their stories and memories using the hashtag #fflag50.
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💡Canadian Flag
💡Maple Leaf
💡Vexillologists
💡National Flag of Canada
💡Flag Flap
💡Heritage Canada
💡Canadian General Standards Board
💡Flag Master
💡Parliament Hill
💡Public Works and Government Services Canada
💡#flag50
Highlights
The Canadian flag celebrates its 50th birthday.
The flag's official title is the National Flag of Canada.
It's the only national flag with a maple leaf.
Vexillologists consider Canada's flag one of the world's most beautiful.
The maple leaf has 11 points, but no special significance is attached to the number.
The maple leaf is the traditional emblem of Canada.
There are specific standards for the flag's fabric, stitching, and grommets.
The Canadian General Standards Board set the flag regulations in 1966.
Over 2600 designs were submitted before the final flag was chosen.
A special all-party flag committee met 41 times to narrow down the choices.
Three finalists were presented to Parliament for a vote.
Canadian residents can add their names to a waiting list for a Parliament Hill flown flag.
The flag master, Robert Leonte, changes the flag on Parliament Hill.
The flag has been to space, Mount Everest, Afghanistan, and the Olympics.
The flag has been seen on backpacks around the world.
Heritage Canada asks Canadians to share their flag stories and memories using #flag50.
The government is criticized for not planning an official celebration for the flag's 50th.
Transcripts
the Canadian flag is marking a big
milestone its 50th birthday celebrated
now there was a serious flag flap around
its selection here are some facts about
the Canadian flag that you may not know
the flag's official title is the
national flag of Canada it's also the
only national flag in the world with a
maple leaf vexillologists also known as
flag experts describe Canada's flag as
one of the world's most beautiful based
on its compelling design and color the
iconic Maple Leaf has 11 points why 11
according to Heritage Canada there is no
special significance to the 11 points
the symbolism lies in the maple leaf
itself which is the traditional emblem
of Canada to keep its signature look
there are specific standards for the
fabric stitching and grommets these
regulations were set by the Canadian
General Standards Board in
1966 more than 2600 designs were
submitted before the final flag was
chosen you won't believe some of these
proposals look at this one and this
here's what some of the entries look
like interesting original creative a
special all-party flag committee met 41
times and narrowed the choices to three
is there one design here that the whole
committee can agree on that says Canada
here were the three finalists in the end
a vote in Parliament decided on our
stunning Maple Leaf did you know that
any Canadian resident can add his or her
name to the waiting list for a Canadian
flag that was flown on Parliament Hill
just contact Public Works and Government
Services Canada the wait is long 30 to
40 years so who changes the flag on
Parliament Hill the flag master of
course I'm Robert leonte and I'm the
flag
master I added my own little twist when
I change the flag uh that I do that
nobody else does uh I fist pump the
Lions uh at the bottom of the peace
Tower the flag has been to space to
Mount Everest with troops in Afghanistan
and to the Olympics and thanks to Globe
trotting Canadians it has been seen on
backpacks around the world the
government is being criticized for not
planning an official celebration for the
flag instead Heritage Canada is asking
Canadians to share their stories and
memories using #f flag 50 for more on
this go to globalnews.ca I'm Alison V
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