The flag, designed by George Stanley, was proclaimed by Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, on January 28, 1965, and took effect "upon, from and after" February 15.
العلم الذي صممه جورج ستانلي اعتمدته إليزابيث الثانية ملكة كندا في 28 كانون الثاني (يناير) 1965، and took effect "upon, from and after" February 15.