Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise in the House to recognize National Flag of Canada Day and to draw attention to the song Our Great Canadian Flag . This song was written to honour the Canadian flag on this day.
The Canadian flag song was inspired by three very patriotic constituents of mine: Marjorie Ranger who wrote the lyrics and Ron and James Resmer who composed and recorded the music.
National Flag of Canada Day gives all Canadians the opportunity to celebrate the most visible and recognizable symbol of Canada. The Canadian flag song complements that recognition at a time when the burden of national unity and the need for symbols were never more pressing. The song eloquently states what we as Canadians believe:
Up in the Great Canadian Skies Our Flag soars High and Free As far to the East as to the West It flies with Dignity
Portrayed by the Maple Leaf Red and White combined It reminds me of our Heritage In this Noble Country of mine