Great Canadian Flag Debate a blue background. Pearson preferred this choice, as the blue bars reflected Canada's motto, "From Sea to Sea". On June 15, 1964, Pearson opened the parliamentary flag debate with a resolution: Pearson sought to produce a flag which embodied history and tradition, but he also wanted to excise the Union Jack as a reminder of Canada's heritage and links to the United Kingdom. Hence, the issue was not whether the maple leaf was pre-eminently Canadian, but rather whether the nation should exclude the British-related component from its identity. Diefenbaker led the opposition to the Maple Leaf flag, arguing for the
In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country Place Out in the Country" received an average score of 78 out of 100 based on 4 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". In 2017, "Pitchfork" placed it at number 12 on the "50 Best IDM Albums of All Time" list. Writing for "Pitchfork", Ben Cardew said, "this four-song release stands as its own beast, the pinnacle of the Scottish duo’s ability to soundtrack the moment when ecstasy succumbs to doubt." Credits adapted from liner notes. In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country is an EP by Scottish electronic music duo Boards