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Whitehorse, Yukon
Grant of a Flag and Badge of Office
December 10, 2007
Vol. V, p. 189
Flag of office of the Commissioner of YukonBlazonAzure the Badge of Office of the Commissioner of Yukon proper; SymbolismThe Badge at the centre of a blue flag follows the pattern of most vice-regal flags in Canada. |
Badge of Office of the Commissioner of YukonBlazonThe Arms and Crest of Yukon proper, as registered by the Chief Herald of Canada on the 15th day of October 2006, within two branches of maple leaves Or each ensigned by a fireweed flower Argent; SymbolismThe territorial arms and crest surrounded by maple leaves and fireweed, the territorial flower, represent the role of the Commissioner in the Territory’s government. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2982 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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