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Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance)

Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of a Badge
April 20, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 707

Badge of the Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance)

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Blazon

Badge

Vert an annulus pendent therefrom three keys Or, their bows Argent;

Motto

FINANCE • FINANCES;


Symbolism

Badge

The keys, symbolic of financial affairs, represent the three main organizational roles of the office, namely forecasting fiscal requirements, financial administration and control, and fiscal accounting. The green background alludes to the original uniform colour of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and signifies service to the CAF as a whole.

Motto

Not applicable.