By the mid 1840s most organisations, including the SSJB, had abandoned the old flag in favour of the French tricolour, preparing the way for  the re-emergence of the fleur-de-lis within the French-Canadian community. The Maple leaf would also go onto become a popular symbol for representing Canada.
By mid-1840s, most organizations, including the SSJB, had abandoned the old flag in favor of the French tricolor, leading to the re-emergence of the fleur-de-lis within the French-Canadian community. The maple leaf would also become a popular symbol for Canada.