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Long before the arrival of the first European settlers, Canada's Aboriginal peoples had discovered the edible properties of maple sap. In 1860, at a public meeting held in Toronto, the maple leaf was adopted as the national emblem of Canada for use in the decorations for the Prince of Wales' visit. Red and white were designated as Canada's official colours in 1921 by His Majesty, King George V, in the proclamation of the Royal Arms of Canada.
In 1867 Canada's confederation song The Maple Leaf Forever was written by Alexander Muir. The coat of arms created for Ontario and Quebec both included the maple leaf. The maple leaf appears on the penny, on the arms of Canada and on Canada's flag (1965).The red maple leaf is recognized around the world as a symbol of Canada.n 1867 Canada's confederation song The Maple Leaf Forever was written by Alexander Muir. The coat of arms created for Ontario and Quebec both included the maple leaf. The maple leaf appears on the penny, on the arms of Canada and on Canada's flag (1965).