True/False. The red-and-white maple leaf flag has been Canada's national flag since Confederation in 1867.
Answer: False
False. The maple leaf flag was first raised in 1965; before that the Canadian Red Ensign was used.
All answer choices
- True
- False (correct answer)
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our Symbols & Identity study guide.
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