Flag of Canada

The flag is the symbol of the nation's unity, for it, beyond any doubt, represents all the citizens of Canada. ~ Maurice Bourget

The flag of Canada is the national flag of Canada which consists of a red field with a white square at its centre in the ratio of 1:2:1, in the middle of which is featured a stylized, red, 11-pointed maple leaf charged in the centre.

Quotes

• The [Canadian] flag is the symbol of the nation's unity, for it, beyond any doubt, represents all the citizens of Canada...
  • Maurice Bourget, as quoted in "The National Flag of Canada; A symbol of Canadian Identity" (2007), Department of Canadian Heritage

• I am pleased to join with all Canadians in the celebration of this unique and cherished symbol of our country and identity.
  • Elizabeth II, "Message from Her Majesty The Queen on the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the National Flag of Canada" (2015), Office of the Governor General of Canada

• A big Canadian flag flies at our church upside-down, the international symbol of distress. We fly it day and night, to educate and warn people about the fagi-nazi regime just to the north of us. Canadians are afraid of their tyrannical fag-run government. You can determine for yourself about Canada, and keep as far away from them as you can.
  • Fred Phelps, "God Hates Canada" (31 July 2008), WBC Video News. Westboro Baptist Church

External links

• Encyclopedic article on Flag of Canada at Wikipedia