John Ross Matheson, Endorsed Brockville as Birthplace of The Canadian Flag
“The idea of Brockville, being the basis of the whole thing, is, is, so very valuable, I really can’t tell you how much I appreciate it” ~ John Ross Matheson
John Ross Matheson (father of the flag) signs a Canadian Flag with the help Robert Harper the Executive Director of the Canadian Flag Education centre.
A National Flag for Canada was discussed in detail dating back to 1895/96 by heraldry enthusiast Edward M. Chadwick and others. It was suggested again
Street in Front of Counties Courthouse Now named “John Ross Matheson Way” At a ceremony in front of the Brockville Courthouse, a street was named
The complete video (includes the two start points on other posts). On Canada Day 2014 Brockville flew the new 70ft x 35ft Canadian Flag weighing