- The Governor General of Canada
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The Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster
Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of a Flag
June 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 192
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Blazon
Arms
The Flag of The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada as recorded in Volume III, page 16, of the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, charged in fess point with the Arms of The Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster as recorded in Volume VII, page 348, of the said Register;
Symbolism
Arms
The placement of the arms of the diocese at the centre of the Flag of the Anglican Church of Canada follows the pattern of other Anglican diocesan flags in Canada.
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 Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Katherine Golightly
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
National, Regional, Diocesan, Administrative