ShonTron
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There was an interesting article in yesterday's Globe about the NDP government (which is quite centrist in an Ontario Liberal sort of way, not like the federal NDP) considering replacing the current Manitoba flag. Something many didn't know is that Ontario and Manitoba never really had provincial flags until 1965, when the old Red Ensign was replaced by the current Canadian flag. The Tory governments decided, in opposition to Pearson, to adopt the Red Ensign for their provincial flags. That is why they look very similar.
I don't hate the Red Ensign provincial flags at all, but they were reactionary and not that symbolic. Sometimes, a great new flag is developed. Newfoundland and Labrador has a great flag based on the Union Jack but timeless and distinctive. I do, however, fear a flag of compromise (Georgia is a perfect example of what not to do), and the Liberals have a bad track record with the three-guys-in-a-hot-tub new Ontario logo.
But to MB and ON deserve or even consider new flags?
I don't hate the Red Ensign provincial flags at all, but they were reactionary and not that symbolic. Sometimes, a great new flag is developed. Newfoundland and Labrador has a great flag based on the Union Jack but timeless and distinctive. I do, however, fear a flag of compromise (Georgia is a perfect example of what not to do), and the Liberals have a bad track record with the three-guys-in-a-hot-tub new Ontario logo.
But to MB and ON deserve or even consider new flags?