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Canada’s beaver symbol turns 50. Here’s how it became an iconic symbol of resilience that’s more relevant than ever with Trump’s tariffs and political tension

The beaver was the first universally popular symbol of Canada, even before the maple leaf, the Government of Canada notes. Here are Canada’s other official symbols.

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The beaver, a herbivorous mammal, became an official Canadian symbol on March 24, 1975, when the National Symbol of Canada Act received royal assent.

It’s signified Canada for centuries. This month, the humble beaver celebrates 50 years as an official symbol of Canada.

The herbivorous mammal makes its home in semi-aquatic environments throughout every region in Canada, especially near waterways, lakes, and ponds, according to the Government of Canada. It became an official Canadian symbol on March 24, 1975, when the received royal assent.

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3 pence beaver

Canada’s first postage stamp, known as the threepence Beaver, was issued April 23, 1851.

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