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THE GREAT CANADIAN FLAG DEBATE

The parliamentary debate on Canada's proposed flag was lengthy and ugly. Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson eventually used the rules of closure to limit speeches to 20 minutes and force a vote on December 15, 1964.

In 1963, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson pitched his idea for a new flag during a speech to the Canadian Legion in Winnipeg. "I believe that today a flag designed around the Maple Leaf, will symbolize and be a true reflection of the new Canada." he said. As he talked there were many "boos" shouted in the audience. Instead of uniting the country, the flag became yet another divisive issue. As the country debated the flag Lester even got threats!

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SUMMARY OF PROJECT

Lester B. Person, John Diefenbaker, Ken Donovan, George Stanley

The Great Canadian Flag Debate

Ottawa, Ontario and Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada)

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CONCLUSION

1963-1965

We now proudly celebrate Canada with a wonderful symbol: The Canadian Flag! This flag helped Canada become more independent as a country. The Great Canadian Flag Debate had an impact on Canada's history. Lester B. Pearson, Ken Donovan, John Diefenbaker, and George Stanley.

To give Canada its own symbol and to give Canada its own flag to show its indpendence.

Had conferences and debates for months until they found a conclusion.

George Stanley

Canada's Choice

After Lester suggested the Pearson Pennant as the flag for Canada, he quickly received letters from various patriots. But a significant one was from George Stanley. His letter was very long, but in summary, he suggested the flag in red and white with a single maple leaf because it shows simplicity and being one leaf, it represents independence. After much thought, Lester agreed with Dr. George Stanley. Lester's choice also got much less votes than Stanely's

The national flag of Canada since 1965 to the present

Lester Pearson's preferred design of three maple leaves was rejected in favor of a design proposed by the historian George Stanley that featured a single maple leaf with two red bars on the side. On February 15, 1965, the new flag was proclaimed into law.

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Lester's choice

John Diefenbaker

Conservative Leader John Diefenbaker, immediately disapproved Pearson’s choice for its rejection of the emblems of Canada’s British and French heritage.He fumed and fulminated. "You have done more to divide the country than any other prime minister," said John to Lester. When John Diefenbaker past away in 1979, his coffin was draped with both the Red Ensign and the new flag.

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Dienfenbaker

In the process

Canadians were invited to use their imagination and talent and submit ideas for a flag. As many as 5,900 alternative designs were sent to Ottawa. Many speeches were made during the debate. The Conservatives made 210 speeches, the Liberals 50, the NDP 24, Social Credit 15, and the Créditistes 9.

Ken Donovan and his role for Canada

Lester B. Pearson was the head for the

committee that runs the operation, but Ken Donovan ran the designer group. Over the 15 committees, Ken Donovan supervised and programmed the plan to have Canada its own independent flag. Ken had many conferences with Lester talking about the flags designed and which ones he suggested. Without Ken, Canada wouldn't have a flag.

Ken Donovan

Lester B. Pearson, Canada's former Prime Minister:

Why are we doing this topic ?

We decided to choose the Great Canadian Flag Debate as our subject because it is a symbol for our country. Canada having its own flag shows our independence and uniqueness. It means that we don't have to get oppression from Great Britain; we don't have to follow their rules and we don't have to fight their wars. It shows peace and loyalty.

Why did Canada want its own flag?

Canada wanted a symbol to help unite our special country. In 1963, it started out as a harmless attempt to create a flag for Canada. It turned out there were many different opinions on what the flag should be. Canadians were deeply divided on the flag issue. Some felt a strong attachment to the mother country and its Union Jack. Others disagreed on what new symbol should represent the country. Canada also wanted to create a flag for itself because it had existed for 96 years and still did not have a flag to call its own.

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