Flag of the governor general of Canada
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The flag of the governor general of Canada is a flag used as a symbol to mark the presence of the governor general of Canada. Such a flag has been used by governors general since just after Canadian Confederation and the design has altered over decades. The current flag was adopted in 1981.
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Use | Viceregal standard |
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Proportion | 2:3 on land 1:2 at sea (shown) |
Adopted | 1870 (original version) 1981 (current version first adopted) 2002 (current version re-adopted) |
Design | The viceregal badge (a crowned gold lion standing on a twisted wreath of red and white silk and holding a maple leaf in its right paw) featured on a navy blue background. |
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