- The Governor General of Canada
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Squadrons of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Flag
September 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 115
Blazon
Flag
Bleu Céleste the Canadian floral border, namely the floral emblems of the provinces and territories of Canada slipped and leaved, issuant on the dexter and sinister sides from a maple leaf proper;
Symbolism
Flag
Sky blue is the emblematic colour of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The floral emblems between the maple leaves represent the provinces and territories of Canada. They are shown in the order in which the provinces entered Confederation, followed by the three territories.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Palina Klimava
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military