Canadian Symbols

Question 1

What does the CMFF stand for in COAPSBLOV?

Answer 1

Canadian Crown - symbol of government for 400 years
Maple Leaf - placed on headstone of fallen soldiers overseas
Flags - new flag in 1965 stems from Royal Military College
Fleur De Lys - symbol of French royalty (Quebec made their flag with FDL and cross)

Question 2

What does COAPS stand for in COAPSBLOV?

Answer 2

Coat of Arms - ‘a Mari Usque Ad Mare’ is sea to sea
Parliament Buildings - embody all cultures and traditions (peace tower in 1927 after world war 1)
Sports - Hockey, Curling, CFL, Lacrosse and soccer

Question 3

What does the BLOV stand for in COAPSBLOV?

Answer 3

Beaver - a symbol of the Hudson Bay Company
Languages - French and English were identified in ‘official language act’ in 1969 to establish and promote equality along with develop language/minority communities.
Order of Canada - honouring Canadians of distinction
Victoria Cross - given for people of sacrifice and is the highest honour given. (Alex Dunn - Crimean war, Able William - first black man, Billy Bishop - world war 1)

Question 4

What acronym is used for the Canadian Symbols?

Answer 4

CMFF COAPSBLOV