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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of a Badge and Flag
February 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 446
Flag of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of PoliceBlazonAzure a Canadian pale Argent charged with the Badge; SymbolismThe flag design using a “Canadian pale” emphasizes that the Association is a national institution, and the colour blue was chosen for its association with policing. |
Badge of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of PoliceBlazonArgent on a maple leaf Vert a balance Or, all encircled by an annulus Vert edged and inscribed CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE • ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES CHEFS DE POLICE in letters Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe design for this badge is based on an emblem used for many years by the Association. The Royal Crown is a mark of honour used by police forces in Canada to indicate the role of the police in upholding the Crown’s law. The maple leaf identifies the Association’s national character. The balance is a symbol of justice. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on June 11, 2005 in Volume 139, page 2034 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept for the badge by the Association, and for the flag by Claire Boudreau, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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