CANADA'S NEW FLAG

The video covers the official ceremony for the introduction of Canada's new flag. It begins with a setting in Canada's Parliament Buildings, where the Queen's proclamation is displayed, and Prime Minister Lester Pearson speaks about the new flag. The old red ensign is lowered, and the new flag is raised with a 21-gun salute. The new flag is adopted nationwide, symbolizing a new era for Canada.

Who was present at the Hall of Fame ceremony in Canada's Parliament Buildings?

• The Governor-General and Madame Vanier

• The President of the United States

• The Mayor of Montreal

• The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

What did Prime Minister Lester Pearson emphasize about the new flag?

• It was a gift from another country

• It was only for international use

• It joined and rose above historical milestones

• It was a temporary emblem

What was the role of the Deputy Registrar General during the ceremony?

• To deliver a speech

• To lower the red ensign

• To read the proclamation

• To hoist the new flag

What happened to the red ensign during the ceremony?

• It was burned

• It was displayed alongside the new flag

• It was folded away by the armed forces

• It was given to the Queen

What symbol is now flying over the Peace Tower?

• The maple leaf emblem

• The provincial flags

• The red ensign

• The Union Jack