Baton of office of the Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada
Baton of office of the Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada
Blazon
A rod Vert at either end tipped and dovetailed inwards Argent ensigned with a lion sejant Argent its dexter forepaw resting on a coronet erablé Argent jewelled Gules;
Symbolism
Green is the colour of the House of Commons. The lion symbolizes its authority. The ends of the baton allude to the bands worn at the neck of the Speaker’s uniform. They also evoke battlements and thus the idea of standing on guard for the people of Canada. The maple leaf coronet represents Canada.
