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Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the right to use as a badge the shield of the Arms of Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada surmounting a representation of the Mace of the House of Commons in pale
February 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 235
Badge of the House of Commons of CanadaBlazonThe shield of the Arms of Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada surmounting the Mace of the House of Commons in pale; SymbolismThe mace, created in 1916, is a symbol of authority in the House of Commons, and the shield of the Royal Arms of Canada represents the Sovereign of Canada, in whose name the House of Commons conducts its deliberations. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2983 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original Concept of Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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