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The National Flag
The Canadian flag we use today was first raised on a flagpole on February 15, 1965. Where did the red-white-red pattern come from? It came from the flag of the Royal Military College in Kingston. Red and white became Canada’s official colours in 1921. The Canadian Red Ensign was the national flag for 100 years. Each province and territory has its own unique flag.
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When was the flag that we use in Canada today first raised on a flagpole?
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February 15, 1965.
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Where did the red-white-red pattern come from?
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They came from the flag of the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario.
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