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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of a Badge and Flag
October 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 471
Flag of the Correctional Service of CanadaBlazonArgent in the fly the Badge, a canton of the National Flag of Canada; SymbolismThe 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. |
Badge of the Correctional Service of CanadaBlazonA 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; SymbolismThe 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. |
MottoBlazonFUTURA RECIPERE; SymbolismThis Latin sentence means “To accept the future” or more poetically “To grasp the future”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 20, 2010 in Volume 144, page 439 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Correctional Service of Canada, and Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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