- The Governor General of Canada
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7 Communication Group
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
June 15, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 732
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Blazon
Badge
Azure a red-tailed hawk affronty proper, head to the dexter, perched on a guard wire and line Or;
Motto
SITÔT DIT, SITÔT FAIT;
Symbolism
Badge
Blue is one of the colours of the Communication and Electronic Branch. The guard wire and line allude to secure, resilient and sustainable communications networks. The red-tailed hawk is commonly seen in Canada. It carries the symbolism of power, sharp vision and swift intervention. Its position illustrates the mission of the group, to oversee communications networks.
Motto
This French phrase means “No sooner said than done”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 31, 2018, in Volume 152, page 896 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the 7 Communication Group and Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military