What are three reasons why the making of today's Canadian national flag was good for Canada?

Question

What are three reasons why the making of today's Canadian national flag was good for Canada?

Answer 1

It has the maple leaf on it, our national symbol.  It was a big deal when it happened, I remember the debates over styles and colours.

Answer 2

1. National Pride

2.  Finally showing independence

3. Our own flag to fly at international events like the Olympics.

4.  It was about time.

Answer 3

1. Gave Canada it's own identity

2. Show of Canada's national pride

3. the old flag which resembles the British flag was unfair for French-Canadians so the new flag is one to represent both English and French Canadians.