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Bring back the Red Ensign?

While some people wonder why Canada isn't doing more to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Maple Leaf flag, others think we should go in the opposite direction, and pay tribute to the old flag, the Canadian Red Ensign.

In February, the Canadian Flag turns 50. After a bitter politicial debate, the Maple Leaf was adopted as Canada's flag In 1965, replacing Canada's de facto symbol, the Canadian Red Ensign. For some people, though, the debate continues. Kenneth Wong runs the Facebook group "Bring Back the Red Ensign". Jim Brown hears Kenneth's idea to more frequently fly the old flag.