jan 1, 1965 - Canada’s New Flag unveiled [1965]
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French Canadians thought that the old flag was too British as it had the Red Ensign, so Lester Pearson suggested that Canada create a new flag. English Canadians wanted to keep the old Red Ensign flag and felt that Pearson was giving into pressure from the French Canadians, who wanted a new flag. Eventually, after much debate, a red maple leaf on a white background with red borders each side was chosen to be Canada's new flag.
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Challenges to Canadian Unity
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