- The Governor General of Canada
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Correctional Service of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Badges of Office
October 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 472
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Blazon
Badge
A key and a torch enflamed in saltire Or surmounted by a maple leaf Gules all ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and environed by maple leaves Or;
Symbolism
Badge
The wreath of maple leaves represents the national jurisdiction of the National Guard Commander. The central maple leaf represents a commander, the red maple leaf being allocated to the National Guard Commander. The Royal Crown symbolizes that correctional officers serve to uphold the peace of the Crown.