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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Flags of Office and Vessel Markings
June 15, 1992
Vol. II, p. 175
Flag of Office for the Honorary Chief CommissionerBlazonFor the Honorary Chief Commissioner: Argent a canton of the standard of the Governor General of Canada in the fly a maple leaf Gules between two dolphins naiant respectant Or fimbriated Azure; SymbolismFor the Honorary Chief Commissioner: This ensign incorporates the flag of the Governor General, which features the viceregal lion emblem, being the Royal crest of Canada. It recalls that the position of Honorary Chief Commissioner is occupied by the Governor General of Canada since 1976. The maple leaf and dolphins are taken from the Coast Guard Badge. |
Flag of Office for the Minister of TransportBlazonFor the Minister of Transport: Argent senestré Azure on the Argent a maple leaf Gules ensigned by a representation of the Royal Crown Azure; SymbolismFor the Minister of Transport: The Royal Crown signifies the Minister as a member of Her Majesty’s Privy Council for Canada. |
Canadian Coast Guard JackBlazonCanadian Coast Guard Jack: Argent senestré Azure on the Argent a maple leaf Gules on the Azure two dolphins naiant Or the lower one contourné; SymbolismCanadian Coast Guard Jack: The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of Office of the Deputy Minister of TransportBlazonFor the Deputy Minister of Transport: Argent senestré Azure on the Argent a maple leaf Gules; SymbolismFor the Deputy Minister of Transport: The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of Office of the CommissionerBlazonFor the Commissioner: Argent senestré Azure on the Argent two maple leaves in pale Gules; SymbolismFor the Commissioner: The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of Office of the Deputy CommissionerBlazonFor the Deputy Commissioner: Argent senestré Azure on the Argent three maple leaves one and two Gules; SymbolismFor the Deputy Commissioner: The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of Office of the Director General of Fleet SystemsBlazonFor the Director General of Fleet Systems: A swallow tailed pennant Argent a maple leaf Gules impaling Azure; SymbolismFor the Director General of Fleet Systems: The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of the Canadian Marine Rescue AuxiliaryBlazonFor the Canadian Marine Rescue Auxiliary: A triangular pennant Argent adextré and charged with a maple leaf Gules impaling Azure a dolphin naiant contourné Or; SymbolismFor the Canadian Marine Rescue Auxiliary: The pennant evokes the Canadian flag and is a modification of the Canadian Coast Guard Jack, making the auxiliary ships distinct from the Canadian Coast Guard fleet. This emblem combines the red and white colours of Canada with the blue of waterways. The maple leaf evokes Canada and the dolphin represents the ships that ply the coasts of Canada. As well, dolphins are regarded as ancient talismans and helpers of all mariners. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on July 25, 1992 in Volume 126, page 2304 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Canadian Coast Guard and Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterJoan Bouwmeester CalligrapherJoan Bouwmeester Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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