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Canadian heraldry is the cultural tradition and style of coats of arms and other heraldic achievements in both modern and historic Canada. It includes national , provincial, and civic arms, noble and personal arms, ecclesiastical heraldry , heraldic displays as corporate logos , and Canadian blazonry .
Prior to the creation of the Canadian Heraldic Authority, Canadians wishing to obtain a legally granted coat of arms had to apply to one of the two heraldic offices in the United Kingdom: either the College of Arms in London or the Court of the Lord Lyon in Edinburgh. [2] This process was quite lengthy—and costly.
The Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada contains the heraldic emblems that have been granted, registered, approved or confirmed by the Canadian Heraldic Authority since its inception on June 4, 1988. In 2005, the Canadian Heraldic Authority began the process of creating a digital version of the register available online.
The present design of the arms of Canada was drawn by Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, Fraser Herald at the Canadian Heraldic Authority. [ 37 ] Member of Parliament Pat Martin introduced, in June 2008, a motion into the House of Commons calling on the government to amend the coat of arms to incorporate symbols representing Canada's First Nations , Inuit ...
The coat of arms of British Columbia [1] is the heraldic symbol representing the Canadian province of British Columbia. The arms contain symbols reflecting British Columbia's British heritage along with local symbols. At the upper part of the shield is the Union Jack, representing the United Kingdom. The lower portion of the shield features a ...
The Sault Ste. Marie is the heraldic symbol representing Sault Ste. Marie. The motto is in Ojibway, a fur trading post tops the design to serve as the crest and the shield is held by two timber wolves both of whom are clutching steelworker’s tools. [2] The Canadian Heraldic Authority created the blazon as well as part of the arms. [3]
The society was established in October 1966, as the Heraldry Society of Canada, by a group of heraldic enthusiasts from Ottawa under the leadership of Alan Beddoe. [2] The organizing meeting occurred at Ottawa's Beacon Arms Hotel. [2] In 2002, royal patronage was extended to the society, and its name changed to the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada.
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