How It Started
This was the proposed design for a new flag
In 1946, prime minister Mackenzie King appointed a committee to choose a flag design for the country of Canada. The design they came up with was a variation on the Canada Red Ensign. Unfortunately, no one liked this design, and no vote was held.
Mackenzie King
Mackenzie King was Prime Minister of Canada off and on for a total of 22 years. A compromiser and conciliator, Mackenzie King was mild-mannered and had a bland public personality. To find out more about him CLICK HERE.