“sergeant-at-arms”

This page presents an official legal definition of “sergeant-at-arms” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: Canada Canada

A senior official who is responsible for the buildings used by the House of Commons, their contents, maintenance and security. The Sergeant-at-Arms attends to the Speaker when he or she enters or leaves the Commons Chamber and is responsible for the Mace.

Source: Glossary of Parliamentary Terms for Intermediate Students (Parliament of Canada)