Time line By zaaz Period: Jan 1, 1600 to Jan 1, 2000 Historica Jan 1, 1678 Beaver was put on Hudson Bay's coat of arms shield Beaver was put on Hudson Bay's coat of arms shield Jan 1, 1870 The RCMP (NWMP) at the time was created Jan 1, 1881 The RCMP is put in charge of law and order on the railway Jan 1, 1895 The RCMP was sent north to maintain order during the Gold Rush Jan 1, 1903 RCMP established permanent patrols in the north Jan 1, 1965 Maple leaf flag offically becameCanada's flag Jan 1, 1975 Beaver attained official status as a symbol Jan 1, 1980 Anthem lyrics became official