Flag of Quebec
The flag of Quebec, called the Fleurdelisé (French for 'lily-flowered'), represents the Canadian province of Quebec. It consists of a white cross on a blue background, with four white fleurs-de-lis.
| Fleurdelisé | |
| Use | Civil and state flag |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | January 21, 1948 |
| Design | A blue field charged with a symmetric cross between four fleurs-de-lis |
| Designed by | René Chaloult |
It was the first provincial flag officially adopted in Canada and was originally shown on January 21, 1948, at the Parliament Building in Quebec City, during the administration of Maurice Duplessis. Legislation governing its usage was enacted on March 9, 1950. Quebec's Flag Day (January 21) commemorates its adoption each year, although for some time it was celebrated in May.
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