Great Canadian flag debate - Wikipedia
WEBIn April 1963, an opinion poll of 2,262 Canadians found that 52% supported a new national flag for Canada of its own, while 30% preferred using the Union Jack and 18% preferred using the Canadian Red Ensign. There was sharp division, however, between linguistic groups in their preferences.
The Great Flag Debate - CBC.ca
WEBThe Great Flag Debate. Canadians respond with passion and dissension as the country seeks a new national symbol. In 1963, Canada embarked on a seemingly harmless attempt to create its own flag...
The Great Flag Debate - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBFeb 7, 2006 · Opposition leader John Diefenbaker demanded that the flag honour Canada’s “founding races” and feature the Union Jack. Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson insisted on a design that conveyed allegiance to Canada while avoiding colonial association. A prolonged, heated debate ensued.
Canadian Flag Controvesy: The Great Flag Debate - YouTube
WEBJan 13, 2023 · Canada has been having a bit of a moment about its flag. Let's look at the situation and the underlying psychology behind national flags._____...
The Great Canadian Flag Debate - PM Pearson at a RCL Convention
WEBThe Great Canadian Flag Debate - PM Pearson at a RCL Convention. hajdkvjecn. 51 subscribers. Subscribed. 301. 47K views 14 years ago. Courtesy of the CBC Archive …
The Great Canadian Flag Debate | CBC Radio
WEBFeb 12, 2015 · The flag debate divided English Canadians between imperialists who wanted to keep the Red Ensign, and nationalists who wanted a new flag. Francophones were generally ambivalent.
John Diefenbaker - Canadian Flag Debate (1964) - YouTube
WEBIn 1964, Canada was caught up in an often bitter debate over the introduction of a new flag for the country.
The Great Canadian Flag Debate | CBC.ca
WEBA look back at the great flag debate of 1964. The flag that is recognized around the world with its red bars and stylized maple leaf on a white background is about as Canadian as you can get-...
The Great Canadian Flag Debate – Canadian History Ehx
WEBFeb 13, 2021 · The Great Canadian Flag Debate was the beginning of the end for John Diefenbaker. After losing the 1965 election, a coup in his own party led to his ousting as leader in 1967, and he was replaced by former Nova Scotia premier Robert Stanfield.
The remarkable speech and great debate that gave us our flag
WEBFeb 16, 2015 · Before Canada got a new flag, Parliament ruminated at length and Lester B. Pearson delivered a remarkable speech to a hostile crowd