尽管加拿大有着共同的信仰,但对其许多民族象征而言,加拿大缺乏正式的法律。 Canada lacks formal laws for many of its national symbols, despite common beliefs.

尽管加拿大有着共同的信仰,但对其许多民族象征而言,加拿大缺乏正式的法律。 Despite common beliefs, Canada lacks formal laws for many of its national symbols. 直到1994年,Lacrosse才成为全国夏季运动;在此之前,没有正式的承认。 Lacrosse became the national summer sport only in 1994; before that, there was no official recognition. 通过2011年的一项部长令,Maple Leaf Tartan面临立法障碍,成为官方。 The Maple Leaf Tartan faced legislative hurdles, becoming official through a ministerial decree in 2011. 其他尝试,如指定加拿大皇家骑警的红色制服或“加拿大团结誓言”符号,未能成为法律。 Other attempts, like designating the RCMP's red serge uniform or a "Canadian Unity Pledge" symbol, failed to pass into law.