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Corrections Division, Manitoba Justice

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Grant of a Badge
December 16, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 255

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Blazon

Badge

Vert a balance above a tower Argent, all encircled by an annulus Vert fimbriated and inscribed SALUS JUSTITIA RESPECTUS in letters Argent, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and within a wreath composed of maple leaves Or and prairie crocus flowers proper issuant from an escutcheon of the Arms of the Province of Manitoba;


Symbolism

Badge

The badge is based on the general structure of other badges used by law enforcement agencies in Canada. The tower represents the work of the Corrections Division, and the balance refers to the idea of justice. The outer elements of the maple leaves, prairie crocuses, the arms of Manitoba, and the Royal Crown indicate that the Corrections Division works within the context of Canadian and Manitoba law under the authority of the Crown. The Latin phrase meaning “Safety Justice Respect” encapsulates the principles behind the work of the Corrections Division.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 20, 2003, in Volume 137, page 3981 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority

Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass

Calligrapher
Judith Bainbridge


Recipient Information

Civil Institution
Provincial & Territorial (Agency and other)