On February 15, 1965, the Maple Leaf was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill. Four decades later it has become one of the world’s most recognized flags. In 1996 Prime Minister Jean Chrétien proclaimed that every February 15th would be known as National Flag of Canada Day.
* A historic look at the infamous Flag Debate of 1964, the all-party committee entrusted with choosing a replacement for the Red Ensign, and the MP who helped design the final version
* We return to February 15, 1965 for a look at Day One of Canada’s new flag
* Ask the MPs: Glen McInnis asks parliamentarians what they remember of that wintry day 46 years ago
* A chat with New Democrat MP Peter Julian about his attempts to make February 15 a statutory national holiday, plus reaction from the street and other MPs
* Puneet Birgi recaps this year’s Flag Day ceremony on Parliament Hill, the evolution of Canada’s flag as an international symbol, and visits elementary school students learning about the Maple Leaf
* Glen hits the streets to ask Canadians about Flag Day
Also week:
Committees: A look at the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, including an interview with chairman Michael Chong.
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