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John Ross Matheson, the man Prime Minister Lester Pearson said was most responsible for Canada’s flag, has died at the age of 96.<\/p>\n
It is impressive that a man who, half a century ago, played such a prominent role in the creation of Canada’s most successful symbol was still with us until yesterday. I will leave it to the major news organizations to tell his story, but note that I knew him. I met and chatted with him on two occasions: once at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, where he and I were both involved in a exhibition; and once at his home.<\/p>\n
If there is anyone for whom it is appropriate to fly our flag at half mast, it is John Matheson. This blog does so in his honour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
John Ross Matheson, the man Prime Minister Lester Pearson said was most responsible for Canada’s flag, has died at the age of 96. It is impressive that a man who, half a century ago, played such a prominent role … Continue reading