Great Canadian Flag Debate Canadian Red Ensign the official Canadian flag by Order in Council. Mackenzie King also tried to give Canada a new flag. The recommendation that came back was a Red Ensign, but substituting the coat of arms of Canada with a gold maple leaf. Mackenzie King stopped the venture. In 1958, an extensive poll was taken of the attitudes that adult Canadians held toward the flag. Of those who expressed opinions, over 80% wanted a national flag entirely different from that of any other nation, and 60% wanted their flag to bear the maple leaf. From his office as leader of
Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1964 Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1964 Finland was represented by Lasse Mårtenson, with the song '"Laiskotellen", at the 1964 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 21 March in Copenhagen. "Laiskotellen" was chosen as the Finnish entry at the national final organised by broadcaster Yle and held on 15 February. The final was held at the Yle studios in Helsinki, hosted by Aarno Walli. Six songs took part, with the winner being chosen by voting from ten regional juries and an "expert" jury. On the night of the final Mårtenson performed 5th in the running order, following Denmark and