The Maple Leaf Forever was written by Alexander Muir in Canada’s confederation year,1867. It has been regarded as Canada’s National Song for decades.

Toronto Star columnist, Walter Stefaniuk answered this question in his YOU ASKED US column in the May 28, 1999 issue. Maple Leafs as it refers to a organization or sports franchise is considered a proper noun and not bound by normal rules of grammar and spelling.

By Jeff Rollings | Published November 15, 2009 | In the Hills Local Hero: Ken Jewett is the founder of Maple Leaves Forever The maple leaf may be synonymous with all things Canadian, but actually finding a true Native Maple to plant can be a daunting challenge. Ken Jewett, founder of Maple Leaves Forever, is out to change that. Ken… READ MORE »Ken Jewett: The Old Man and the Tree (published in IN THE HILLS Magazine)