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Canadian Nurses Association
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
July 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 317
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Blazon
Badge
A lamp Gules enflamed of three flames Argent;
Symbolism
Badge
The badge uses the national colours of red and white. The three flames indicate the tripartite character of nursing: the union of mind (knowledge), heart (compassion and caring) and hands (physical skill in work and touch).