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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Badge
June 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 521
Arms of the Canada Border Services AgencyBlazonGyronny of six Azure and Argent a portcullis ensigned by the Royal Crown all within a tressure erablé Or; SymbolismThe Agency’s colours are blue, silver and gold. The gold band with maple leaves evokes the idea of protection against dangers coming from all directions. The three pairs of blue and white segments indicate that the Agency was formed from three different organizations. The portcullis and Royal Crown is a historical emblem for Her Majesty’s agents responsible for controlling entry into the country. |
CrestBlazonA sparrowhawk close guardant Or its dexter claw supporting an escutcheon per pale Gules and Argent; SymbolismThe sparrowhawk is a brave warrior with keen eyesight; it represents the Agency’s members as being professional and alert observers. The shield in Canada’s colours symbolizes that this is an Agency of Canada. It is similar in shape to the badges of office and recall that many of the Agency’s members are sworn peace officers. |
MottoBlazonPROTECTIO • SERVITIUM • INTEGRITAS; SymbolismThese three Latin words mean “Protection • service • integrity”. |
SupportersBlazonTwo griffins Gules and Or winged Argent standing on a rocky mount proper; SymbolismThe griffin is a symbol of watchfulness and a guardian of treasures. Here the griffins indicate that Agency members are to be knowledgeable observers of potential dangers to the nation. The base on which the griffins stand represents the Canadian Shield. This rock symbolizes the confidence and integrity that underlies the actions of the Agency members. |
Badge of the Canada Border Services AgencyBlazonAn escutcheon gyronny of six Azure and Argent charged with a portcullis within a tressure erablé Or all within an annulus Azure edged with rope, inscribed with the Motto, cotised by demi-maple leaves Or, and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe maple leaves represent the different jurisdictions in which members serve. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 26, 2011 in Volume 145, page 1074 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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