1965 - Canada adopts the current flag with the red maple leaf.

In 1965, Canada officially adopted the iconic red and white maple leaf flag that is still used today.

This flag was designed by George Stanley and was officially raised at a ceremony in Ottawa on February 15th, 1965.

The maple leaf had been used as a symbol of Canada before 1965, but this flag was the first to feature the now-iconic red maple leaf.

The debate over which flag to use was a contentious one, with some arguing for a design featuring the Union Jack or the fleur-de-lis.

One major proponent of the maple leaf flag design was Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, who wanted a flag that represented all Canadians, not just those of British heritage.

The design of the current Canadian flag was based on a version of the flag used by the Royal Military College of Canada.

The red and white colours of the flag were taken from the colours of the French and British flags, respectively.

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