In which year was Canada’s new red-and-white flag raised for the first time?
- 1867
- 1921
- 1965
- 1982
Answer: 1965
A new Canadian flag was raised for the first time in 1965. Before then, the Canadian Red Ensign had served as the Canadian flag for about 100 years. 1921 is the year red and white became Canada’s national colours, not the year of the new flag.
Learn more: Flags and national colours
- The new Canadian flag was first raised in 1965.
- Its red-white-red pattern comes from the flag of the Royal Military College in Kingston, founded in 1876.
- Red and white had been colours of France and England since the Middle Ages.
- Red and white have been Canada’s national colours since 1921, when King George V assigned them.
- The Union Jack is Canada’s official Royal Flag.
- The Canadian Red Ensign served as Canada’s flag for about 100 years. Veterans have carried it officially since 2005.
- The fleur-de-lys was included in the Canadian Red Ensign.
- Provinces and territories have their own flags that reflect their traditions.