Canadian Flag

[Puck]

I was on the internet today looking for pictures of the Canadian flag, and I came across this one which I have never seen before. Does anybody know about this?

http://www.fahnenversand.de/fotw/images/c/ca!trcf.jpg[/img]

[dlkenny]

I was on the internet today looking for pictures of the Canadian flag, and I came across this one which I have never seen before. Does anybody know about this?

http://www.fahnenversand.de/fotw/images/c/ca!trcf.jpg[/img]

Yes, if I remember right this was one of the proposals in the 1960's for the new Canadian flag. It was symbolic of our British history because the Union Jack is Red, White and Blue. Some people thought our flag should reflect this and wanted the blue on the flag.

[M.Dancer]

I was on the internet today looking for pictures of the Canadian flag, and I came across this one which I have never seen before. Does anybody know about this?

http://www.fahnenversand.de/fotw/images/c/ca!trcf.jpg[/img]

It hurts my eyes

[stignasty]

I have also seen one with solid blue bars with the red maple leaf in between.

I think Lester Pearson wanted to have blue for the oceans on either side of the country.

[Puck]

Thanks! I believe it does not look as good as our current flag, but to each his own I guess. I also like the original flag, the red ensign I think is what it was called. Anyways thanks again

[na85]

I seem to recall that when the Maple Leaf we see today was originally introduced, there was a negative reaction at the fact that it only uses red and white, which also happen to be the colours of communism

[Canadian Blue]

Perhaps we should have gone with the two solid blue bars and three maple leafs instead.

http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/ca!.html

[Catchme]

I seem to recall that when the Maple Leaf we see today was originally introduced, there was a negative reaction at the fact that it only uses red and white, which also happen to be the colours of communism

Oh yes, that is the first thing everyone thinks of when they see the Canadian Flag! Not.

More like the Red Cross or Swiss.

Now take the initials CPCm every time I see it used, I automatically think of the Communist Party of Canada.

[guyser]

I seem to recall that when the Maple Leaf we see today was originally introduced, there was a negative reaction at the fact that it only uses red and white, which also happen to be the colours of communism

IIRC , the negative reaction was caused by the almost inclusion of blue which Pearson wanted no part of to stem the rising of Quebec soveriegnty .

Thus the red and white

[kimmy]

I was on the internet today looking for pictures of the Canadian flag, and I came across this one which I have never seen before. Does anybody know about this?

http://www.fahnenversand.de/fotw/images/c/ca!trcf.jpg[/img]

It's the "unity flag". The idea was that adding blue to the flag would acknowledge Quebec.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Unity_Flag

-k

[Canuck E Stan]

I was on the internet today looking for pictures of the Canadian flag, and I came across this one which I have never seen before. Does anybody know about this?

http://www.fahnenversand.de/fotw/images/c/ca!trcf.jpg[/img]

This is my guess,even though Kimmy says it's the Unity flag.

I believe it's a Canadian flag showing a symbolic Conservative colour of blue slowly coming into being in the once sea of red Liberal Canada.

If Harper gets a majority,don't be surprised if the flag will have blue borders instead of red.

From sea to shining sea.

[jdobbin]

This is my guess,even though Kimmy says it's the Unity flag.

I believe it's a Canadian flag showing a symbolic Conservative colour of blue slowly coming into being in the once sea of red Liberal Canada.

If Harper gets a majority,don't be surprised if the flag will have blue borders instead of red.

From sea to shining sea.

And don't forget about his plan to change the anthem as well.

[guyser]

If Harper gets a majority,don't be surprised if the flag will have blue borders instead of red.

I know that is said in jest , and I do not believe it for a moment.

But are you aware that the road signs in Ontario change with the govt ? Not always nor all the time, but they do and have.Thankfully Rae didnt change them all to NDP colours.

Bill Davis mandated all road signs to be in conservative blue. I think (uh oh) that feds demanded that all highway signs be universal in colouy--- green.

[M.Dancer]

And don't forget about his plan to change the anthem as well.

You make it sound like the anthem hasn't changed before......

[kimmy]

And don't forget about his plan to change the anthem as well.

I think a new anthem is a great idea!

I think using an instrumental would be an excellent way to avoid future debates about whether the lyrics are dated or offensive or accurately reflect Canada's identity.

I also think that going with something strong and aggressive sounding would reflect our country's youth and vigor, and inspire the sort of confidence and enthusiasm that we want each Canadian child to feel every time the anthem plays. And when a Canadian wins at the Olympics, it would be awesome to see the whole stadium rocking out with the Canadian anthem.

But there should also be a slow interlude in the anthem, to give people a moment to the reflect on the solemn sacrifices that have been made in building our great land. But after that, the fierce and relentless sound returns, as we charge undaunted towards our brilliant shared future.

So, my suggestion for Canada's new national anthem is: "Orion", by Metallica. Just picture it.

-k

[White Doors]

I'd be up for that.

Our anthem sucks in my opinion.

[na85]

I seem to recall that when the Maple Leaf we see today was originally introduced, there was a negative reaction at the fact that it only uses red and white, which also happen to be the colours of communism

Oh yes, that is the first thing everyone thinks of when they see the Canadian Flag! Not.

More like the Red Cross or Swiss.

Now take the initials CPCm every time I see it used, I automatically think of the Communist Party of Canada.

I wasn't saying I agree with them, I just remember hearing in school that those were concerns raised.

[jbg]

I'd be up for that.

Our anthem sucks in my opinion.

How about the Ensign, and "G-d Save the Queen (King)"?

[jdobbin]

If Harper gets a majority,don't be surprised if the flag will have blue borders instead of red.

I know that is said in jest , and I do not believe it for a moment.

But are you aware that the road signs in Ontario change with the govt ? Not always nor all the time, but they do and have.Thankfully Rae didnt change them all to NDP colours.

Bill Davis mandated all road signs to be in conservative blue. I think (uh oh) that feds demanded that all highway signs be universal in colouy--- green.

I believe the comment on the flag colour was made by someone else.

[Puck]

Personally I love our national Anthem, and get chills anytime I hear it. I do not know how I would take getting our national anthem changed. Yes I imagine it would take some of the controversy out of the anthem, but I still like the anthem I was taught as a child and remember by heart.

[Sleipnir]

I was on the internet today looking for pictures of the Canadian flag, and I came across this one which I have never seen before. Does anybody know about this?

http://www.fahnenver...s/c/ca!trcf.jpg[/img]

Well it's an interesting flag with well intention meaning.

Edited November 12, 2012 by Sleipnir

[Merlin]

Red ensign for flag + maple leaf Forever as our anthem.

[The_Squid]

Historical flag of Vancouver Island.... I think the island should be its own nation. The beaver should figure prominently on our new flag.

[Sleipnir]

I came across this one on deviant arts, its interesting how the artist merged the maple leaf and fleur de lis into one.

[login]

I don't like the idea of "new flags" it should have just been used as an expeditionary banner or something.

Frankly I think the Union Jack was pretty good. The fact it isn't even in the flag is quite a coup...

I think that it should be the red ensign with http://www.pch.gc.ca...bl/arm2-eng.cfm coat stamped onto it.

as well as the first nations symbols eg. inuit, metis and major groups of first nations - because they are the peoples of Canada.

http://www.google.ca...IhYHoDg&dur=795

and

http://www.google.ca...29,r:4,s:0,i:80

and

http://en.wikipedia....iki/Métis_Flag

The Flag should be updated to remove the overt ignorance of Canada's past.

The maple leaf really is a way at erasing Canada's history from the flag. While the maple leaf is great as a simplified flag, it is really hollow in regard to Canada's heritage.

The us has 51 stars.... canada has founding nations, as well as modern immigrants... we should have them as a means of instilling Canadians to know their own past and all those who helped to make it what it is today.

Edited November 15, 2012 by login