It’s a Friday afternoon in 1964 when a note from Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson made its way to the desk of Ken Donovan, assistant purchasing director with the Canadian Government Exhibition Commission. The Prime Minister needed prototypes for the new flag. 
This year February 15th marked the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Flag.
After the two world wars the desire for a new flag for Canada was more prevalent than ever, but the government failed to reach a consensus on the design quite a few times.
As 1967 was quickly approaching, Canada’s centennial birthday, creating a new flag became a priority for Pearson and his cabinet. There were three flags that it boiled down to. 
Pearson, personally preferred the flag with the three maples leafs and blue border. Dr. George Stanley, Dean of Arts at the Royal Military College in Kingston, and Ontario MP John Matheson are considered the two of the biggest supporters of the flag we have today. Dr. Stanley highlighted the fact that the single maple leaf is a strong emblem of Canada coupled with our national colors.
The now familiar flag with the eleven-pointed red maple leaf on a white square between two red borders was voted winner due to its simplicity and use of national colours.
As 1967 was quickly approaching, Canada’s centennial birthday, creating a new flag became a priority for Pearson and his cabinet. There were three flags that it boiled down to.
