- The Governor General of Canada
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Commemorative Distinction Gulf of St. Lawrence
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Flag
November 4, 1999
Vol. IV, p. 16
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Blazon
Flag
Gules on a Canadian Pale wavy Argent cotised to the interior Azure, a maple leaf composed of flames proper charged with a gridiron Azure;
Symbolism
Flag
Not applicable;
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on February 22, 2003, in Volume 137, page 516 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Federal Agency