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Flag that binds: Allan Black of Oshawa has designed a unity flag for Canada. It has 12 compass roses to represent the equality of the provinces and territories. He hopes flags will help people think about their country.
Flag that binds: Allan Black of Oshawa has designed a unity flag for Canada. It has 12 compass roses to represent the equality of the provinces and territories. He hopes flags will help people think about their country.

Flag that binds: Allan Black of Oshawa has designed a unity flag for Canada. It has 12 compass roses to represent the equality of the provinces and territories. He hopes flags will help people think about their country.

Date7/14/1992
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0125459F
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