Correctional Service of Canada

Argent in the fly the Badge, a canton of the National Flag of Canada;

The flag contains in the upper left corner the National Flag of Canada to indicate the service’s jurisdiction as a branch of the federal government.

A roundel Buff charged with a key and a torch enflamed in saltire Or surmounted by a maple leaf Gules, all within an annulus Vert edged and inscribed CORRECTIONAL SERVICE CORRECTIONNEL and CANADA in letters Or, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, and above a scroll Vert edged and inscribed with the Motto, the whole surmounting a six-pointed star rayonné Or;

The Royal Crown alludes to service to the Crown. The maple leaf is for Canada. The torch symbolizes training, education and parole. The key represents the service’s custodial responsibilities. The key also signifies the unlocking of a closed door, representing the conclusion of the offender’s sentence.