Canadian Heraldic Authority, January 15, 2010 in Vol. V, p. 494 of the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada.
Announcement of letters patent, October 23, 2010 in Vol. 144, p. 2712 of the Canada Gazette.
For a badge: A cartwheel Sable inscribed with the Motto in letters Or, pendent therefrom a fetterlock Or.
Symbolism: The white stands for peace and sincerity, the blue for truth and loyalty, and the black for persistence. The chevron signifies the protection of others, and the embattled pattern represents Mr. Carter’s service in the policing profession. The blue jay symbolizes his Canadian nationality, and their number represents his children. The cartwheel is significant to many ancient arms associated with Carter, and corresponds to his ancestral background in farming and haulage, and the meaning of his name, “a carter of goods”. The fleur-de-lis refers to his wife’s surname, Florence. The badger symbolizes persistence and is representative of Mr. Carter’s English heritage. Tthe fetterlock is a traditional symbol of his policing profession.
Artist: Original Concept: Armiger, assisted by the heralds of the CHA
Original Painter: Debra MacGarvie
Digital Augmentation: Steven J. Cowan
Current Achievement: Jared W. Carter.