| Robert Pichette | |
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| Born | Joseph Robert Pichette August 7, 1936 Edmundston, New Brunswick |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Known for | Designer of the flag of New Brunswick |
Robert Pichette ONB AIH FRHSC (born 7 August 1936) is the son of Albert Pichette, Judge of the Court of Queen's Bench of New Brunswick. The designer of the flag of New Brunswick, Pichette has been involved in heraldry and vexillology for much of his life, and currently holds the title of Dauphin Herald Extraordinary with the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
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The current flag of New Brunswick, which is a banner of the provincial coat of arms,[1] was adopted by proclamation on 24 February 1965.[2] Robert Pichette, at the time the Administrative Assistant in the Premier's office, was instrumental in having the design and prototypes created in under two weeks. Political pressure to proclaim the Red Ensign as the new provincial flag prompted the quick design.[3] Pichette was assisted by Alan Beddoe, who drew the actual design.[3]