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Toronto Port Authority

Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge
June 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 106

Badge of the Toronto Port Authority

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Blazon

Arms

The shield of the Arms within an annulus Azure edged and inscribed TORONTO PORT AUTHORITY and ADMINISTRATION PORTUAIRE DE TORONTO in letters Or, all within a wreath of maple leaves Or issuant from a trillium and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;


Symbolism

Arms

The use of the shield within the ring, the wreath of maple leaves, the provincial flower and the Royal Crown follows the pattern for badges of local law enforcement bodies in Canada, and indicates that the Toronto Port Authority is an agent of the Crown.