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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Badge
June 10, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 363
Arms of the Parole Board of CanadaBlazonPer pale Azure and Or, a bridge issuant therefrom a tower counterchanged; SymbolismBlue and gold are the colours of the Parole Board of Canada. The bridge and the division of the shield convey the idea of transition, thus indicating the mandate of the Board in safely and responsibly facilitating the reintegration of offenders into society. The tower represents the public safety role played by the Board. |
CrestBlazonAn owl close affronty Or beaked and legged Azure perched on a scroll Argent; SymbolismThe owl is a symbol of wisdom, which, along with its keen eyesight, embodies the Board’s decision-making role. The scroll symbolizes the laws that direct the Board in the execution of its madate. |
MottoBlazonPROTECTIO • TRANSPARENTIA • REINTEGRATIO; SymbolismMeaning “Protection, transparency reintegration”, these Latin words convey the mandate and values of the Board. |
SupportersBlazonDexter a hawk wings elevated and addorsed Azure beaked and legged Or, supporting a sword Or within a sheath Azure embellished Or its point in base, sinister a phoenix wings elevated and addorsed Azure beaked and issuant from flames Or, both supporters set on a rock proper; SymbolismThe hawk, along with its sheathed sword, symbolizes strength and watchfulness and thus represents the Board’s important role in the protection of society. The phoenix, rising from a bed of flames, conveys the idea of rebirth, a metaphor for the Board’s role in facilitating the reintegration of the offender back into society as a law-abiding citizen. |
Badge of the Parole Board of CanadaBlazonAn escutcheon of the Arms within an annulus Azure inscribed with the Motto and cotised by six demi-maple leaves Or, all ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe badge indicates the work of the Board as an agency of the Crown. The maple leaves represent the board’s national office and regions. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 501 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Caroline Douglas, Mark Prieur, and Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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