- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of a Badge
February 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 206
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Blazon
Badge
On a roundel per fess Gules and Vert, a double helix fesswise, in the fess point a compass rose, all within a wreath of ears of corn, flowers slipped and stalks of wheat issuant from maple leaves Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;
Motto
FIDES PUBLICA • INTEGRITAS • SCIENTIA;
Symbolism
Badge
The simplified double helix represents life, biology and science. The compass rose represents the national scope of the Agency’s work and is a symbol for the leadership role the Agency plays. Green represents growth, plant life and agriculture, and can also stand for safety. Red symbolizes the Agency’s role in preventing and mitigating food, plant and animal risks. Gold is a colour associated with agriculture. The badge frame refers to different types of crops. The Royal Crown, present in the official emblems of other government regulatory and enforcement entities, indicates that the work of this federal government agency is performed in the name of the Crown.
Motto
Meaning “Protection, integrity, science”, this Latin phrase represents the mandate of the Agency, its values and the scientific foundation on which its work is based.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 30, 2013, in Volume 147, page 2706 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Federal Agency