The search for a unique flag for Canada began in 1895. Edward M. Chadwick had recommended that the Government of Canada adopt a national flag of its own which featured a maple leaf. In 1925 a committee of the Privy Council began its research into possible designs; an endeavour which never produced any results. In 1946, a Parliamentary Committee was given the same mandate. The committee reached out for designs and received 2,600 entries. However, Parliament never formally voted on the designs s... Read More