It was only in Quebec that the flag issue ... his coffin was draped with both the Red Ensign and the new flag. However, Canada's new flag was generally well received by the public.

In the heart of the ByWard Market, the Irving Rivers store has always been well-stocked with clothing and uniforms for tourists and locals alike. But in recent weeks, one particular item has had ...

When the Union Jack was favoured, French Canada preferred the Red Ensign ... over what a new national flag should look like, Quebeckers shrugged, insisting only that it contain no British symbols.