Kelly the Red Maple Leaf flag would do the same to promote unique Canadian pride. “The Red Ensign has been borrowed from Britain and now it is time to give it back and have our own distinctive ...

Before adopting the iconic red and white maple leaf emblem, Canada's flag was the Canadian Red Ensign, featuring the Union Jack and the shield of the coat of arms of Canada.

Before the iconic red and white maple leaf became synonymous with Canada, the nation's flag was the Canadian Red Ensign. This earlier banner featured a red backdrop with the Union Jack occupying ...