The flag of Vimy Ridge and Normandy whose ten-province shield carried Canadian sacrifice into the great debate that would replace it with the Maple Leaf.
Second Canadian Red Ensign — the final iteration of Canada's imperial flag whose updated coat of arms flew over the last years of a British-inflected Canadian identity that Prime Minister John Diefenbaker championed with genuine conviction while the demographic and cultural forces that would render it obsolete were already reshaping the country beneath his feet, as postwar immigration from Italy, Ukraine, the Caribbean, and Hong Kong was transforming Canadian cities from outposts of British provincial culture into genuinely multicultural metropolises, and whose replacement became the most passionate parliamentary debate in Canadian history when Lester Pearson's Liberal government proposed the distinctive maple leaf design in 1964, igniting a furious Flag Debate that pitted veterans who had fought under the Red Ensign against a new generation of Canadians who saw in the maple leaf a symbol of a sovereign national identity no longer defined by its colonial inheritance, culminating in the proclamation of the current Canadian flag on February 15, 1965 and the quiet retirement of the Red Ensign as the last visible emblem of the British Canada that Confederation had built. This interactive t-shirt connects you to that transformative legacy with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive t-shirts that carry historical flags of Canada. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the proud history of Canada.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality t-shirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more details about this t-shirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand • 100% cotton Gildan t-shirt. Soft, comfy, pre-shrunk jersey knit • Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester • Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Classic fit, taped neck and shoulders for soft feel • Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem for more durability • Fabric weight: 5.0-5.3 oz./yd² (170-180 g/m²)
