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Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Badge
October 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 76
Arms of Woodsworth CollegeBlazonOr a quarter Gules overall an open book within three wreathes of laurel all counterchanged; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The book is a symbol of learning and the laurel wreaths represent academic achievement. The colour division represents the College’s founding vocation and its catering to the needs of both part-time and full-time students. |
CrestBlazonAn oak tree Gules fructed Or dimidiating a maple tree Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The trees are a pun on the first part of the name Woodsworth. The colour division echoes that of the shield. |
MottoBlazonPROPOSITI TENAX. This Latin phrase means “Firm of purpose”. SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Firm of purpose.” |
Badge of Woodsworth CollegeBlazonUpon a sun in splendour Or with a quarter Gules overall two ragged staves in saltire counterchanged; SymbolismThe ragged branches allude to the first part of the name Woodsworth. The sun and its flaming rays represent academic worth, and allude to the second part of the College’s name. The colour division echoes that of the shield. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 17, 2007 in Volume 141, page 587 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the heralds at the College of Arms, London. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 18 January 1979. |