These claims are all a bit contrived (Canada had two territories when the maple leaf flag was adopted, and the territories themselves have governments as well), and they are easily dismissed.

There’s perhaps no more recognizable symbol of Canada than its red-and-white flag with its bright maple leaf, and Feb. 15 is a day to officially celebrate it — otherwise known as National Flag Day.

Five former prime ministers are urging Canadians to display the red and white Maple Leaf in honour ... preparing for Canada Day. Little did we know we'd be preparing for Flag Day." ...

Canada’s maple leaf flag is 60 years old, and Windsor is celebrating the anniversary by showing off one of the few originals. One of six historic maple leaf flags to soar over Parliament Hill on ...

Last week the debate over a national flag for Canada finally ended ... Parliament Hill will fly the new banner —a single red maple leaf on a white field with heavy red bars on either side.