Canadian Border Services
Flag of the Canadian Border Services
The flag of the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) represents a vital element of Canada's identity and sovereignty, symbolizing the agency’s role in maintaining the country’s security and economic prosperity. Established in 2003, the CBSA operates as the frontline of Canada’s borders, managing and facilitating legitimate travel and trade while enforcing over 100 acts and regulations on behalf of other government departments and agencies. Its flag encapsulates this responsibility, projecting values of vigilance, professionalism, and dedication.
The CBSA flag is a 1:2 rectangle that is composed of a dark blue field, symbolizing the authority, discipline, and trust that underpin the agency’s operations. In the canton of the flag is a Canadian flag with a gold border. In the field of the flag is the badge of the Canadian Border Services Agency. The badge includes the motto of the agency - Protectio Servitium Integritas (Protection Service Integrity - surrounded by a wreath of gold maple leafs. This is all topped by a royal crown.
The CBSA flag was introduced following the agency's formation, merging functions from three entities: the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The flag not only marked the beginning of a unified border agency but also established a visual identity that consolidated its purpose and mission. By incorporating elements of national and operational significance, the flag reinforces the CBSA’s role as a symbol of national unity and strength.
The CBSA flag is flown at border crossings, customs offices, and agency headquarters, as well as at official ceremonies and events. Its presence underscores the agency’s role in upholding Canadian laws, ensuring the efficient flow of goods and people, and protecting the nation from potential threats. Additionally, the flag serves as a morale booster for CBSA officers, reminding them of their vital contributions to the country's safety and prosperity.
