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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of a Badge and Flag
December 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 395
Flag of the Fisheries Management, Department of Fisheries and OceansBlazonA pennant couped the hoist Gules charged with a maple leaf Argent, the fly Argent charged with the Badge; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the Fisheries Management, Department of Fisheries and OceansBlazonOn a pomme fretty-fusily Or, a salmon naiant proper, all within a rope and environed by a wreath of maple leaves Or issuant from a scroll Vert edged and inscribed CANADA in letters Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismFisheries Management is responsible for managing the Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic and non-tidal fisheries of Canada, which are represented by the salmon displayed on a fish net over a green background. The eight maple leaves represent the department’s eight management regions when the Hon. Roméo LeBlanc was Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. The Royal Crown underlines the authority under which this work is done. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 12, 2009 in Volume 143, page 3680 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Fisheries Management, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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