- The Governor General of Canada
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Sovereign's Flag for Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of a Flag
May 6, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 180
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Blazon
Flag
A banner of the Arms of the Sovereign in Right of Canada;
Symbolism
Flag
This is a rectangular flag version of the shield of the Arms of Canada. The sprig of three maple leaves represents all Canadians, the maple leaf having been used as a symbol of Canadian identity since the early 19th century. The other four sections are the three lions of England, the lion within a double border of fleurs-de-lis of Scotland, the harp of Ireland and the fleurs-de-lis of France.
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 Canadian Heraldic Authority based on the Royal Arms of Canada proclaimed in 1921 by King George V.
Painter
Cathy Bursey-Sabourin
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
National (General)