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  1. In what year did Canada adopt its current maple leaf flag?

    Answer: 1965

    Canada's maple leaf flag was officially adopted on February 15, 1965, replacing the Canadian Red Ensign.

  2. What is the motto of Canada as it appears on the coat of arms?

    Answer: From sea to sea

    Canada's motto 'A Mari Usque Ad Mare' means 'From Sea to Sea,' taken from Psalm 72:8 of the Bible.

  3. Which animal appears as a supporter on the Canadian coat of arms, representing England?

    Answer: Lion

    A lion holding a lance with the Union Jack represents England as one of the two supporters on Canada's coat of arms.

  4. What does the colour red symbolize on the Canadian flag?

    Answer: Canada's official colours as declared in 1921

    Red and white were proclaimed Canada's official national colours by King George V in 1921, predating the current flag.

  5. Which province's floral emblem is the wild rose (Rosa acicularis)?

    Answer: Alberta

    The wild rose (prickly rose) has been Alberta's floral emblem since 1930 and is seen abundantly across the province.

  6. What is depicted on the reverse side of the Canadian two-dollar coin (toonie)?

    Answer: A polar bear

    A polar bear standing on an ice floe is depicted on the reverse of the two-dollar toonie coin, designed by Brent Townsend.

  7. The Peace Tower stands in which Canadian city?

    Answer: Ottawa

    The Peace Tower (Tour de la Paix) is the central tower of the Centre Block of Canada's Parliament Buildings in Ottawa.