Should Manitoba change its flag? New survey finds Manitobans are split [Video]

There is a polarizing debate among Manitobans when it comes to our provincial flag. Probe Research wanted to know if we should replace the flag which contains a Union Jack and a bison.

The results of a survey showed almost a complete split.

• The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App
• Sign up now for daily CTV News Winnipeg newsletters

“I think a new flag would give the province more of a sense of sovereignty,” one person told CTV News.

“I think the Manitoba flag is fine the way it is,” another person said.

The results showed 49 per cent are in favour of something new, while 51 per cent say the current flag is fine.

Of those who want change, only 16 per cent are strongly in favour, while 27 per cent of those against are strongly opposed to a change.

“It tells me that a lot of people would be …