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Long before the arrival of the first European settlers, Canada's Aboriginal peoples had discovered the edible properties of maple sap. In 1860, at a public meeting held in Toronto, the maple leaf was adopted as the national emblem of Canada for use in the decorations for the Prince of Wales' visit. Red and white were designated as Canada's official colours in 1921 by His Majesty, King George V, in the proclamation of the Royal Arms of Canada.
If you were born after 1965, the maple leaf is likely your Canada. Before then, our national identity, at least as it relates to our flag, was a little murkier. We didnât have a flag for the first 98 years after Confederation.