Flag of Canada Quotes

“I am pleased to join with all Canadians in the celebration of this unique and cherished symbol of our country and identity.”

“The [Canadian] flag is the symbol of the nation's unity, for it, beyond any doubt, represents all the citizens of Canada...”

“Canadians are proud of our country despite its tragic history and present imperfections. We are proud of our flag and what it represents.”

“I thought at the time that when we sign this constitution with full honor and pride I would be pleased to organize a ceremony so that the flag would fly again.”

“Why would we fly their flag and pretend everything is rosy?
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The Canadian grows hoping.

He was born of a proud race,

Blessed was his birthplace.

Heaven has noted his career

In this new world.

Always guided by its light,

He will keep the honour of his flag.

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“The National Flag of Canada is so embedded in our national life and so emblematic of our national purpose that we simply cannot imagine our country without it. It stands for the people we are, the values we cherish and the land we call home... I encourage all Canadians to celebrate this symbol of our identity.””

“The red and white Maple Leaf is not a flag that normally stirs intense passions among Canadians.

Schoolchildren do not pledge allegiance to it, and there is nothing old or particularly glorious about the Maple Leaf, designed by committee and adopted in 1965 as the result of yet another of Canada's many political compromises.”

“A big Canadian flag flies at our church upside-down, the international symbol of distress. We fly it day and night, to educate and warn people about the fagi-nazi regime just to the north of us. Canadians are afraid of their tyrannical fag-run government. You can determine for yourself about Canada, and keep as far away from them as you can.”