- The Governor General of Canada
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Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
December 23, 1993
Vol. II, p. 268
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Blazon
Arms
Gules an ansul its bar crossing the blade of a sword point upward over all at the cross point a maple leaf Or in chief a representation of the Royal Crown Proper;
Motto
NULLI NEGABIMUS JUSTITIAM;
Symbolism
Arms
The red colour and the maple leaf represent Canada. Together, the balance, a symbol of justice, and the sword, a military symbol, embody the nature of the Court. The Royal Crown refers to the importance of the Court at the federal level and to its judicial service under the sovereign’s authority.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “We will deny justice to no one.” It is derived from clause 40 of the Magna Carta (1215).
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 19, 1994, in Volume 128, page 1685 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Debra Parker
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Federal Agency