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Toronto, Ontario
Confirmation of Arms and Badge
August 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 167
Arms of the Superior Court of JusticeBlazonSable a balance its finial a maple leaf Or surmounted by an inescutcheon of the Arms of Her Majesty in right of the Province of Ontario, in chief the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe colour of the shield symbolizes the colour of the robes of the court’s judges. The Royal Crown recalls the idea that the judges are applying the law in the Sovereign’s name. The balance is a traditional symbol of justice. The shield of the Arms of the Sovereign in right of the province of Ontario indicates that this is a provincial court. |
MottoBlazonJUSTICIA; SymbolismThis Latin word means “Justice.” |
Badge of the Superior Court of JusticeBlazonA sun in splendour Or displaying a maple leaf Gules charged with a balance its finial a maple leaf Or and ensigned with the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe Royal Crown and balance share the symbolism of those in the Arms. The maple leaf symbolizes Canada. The sun shines universally on all, symbolizing that all residents of Ontario may benefit from the actions of the court. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 8, 2008 in Volume 142, page 550 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original Concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationOne or more entries related to this Recipient's emblems appear elsewhere in the Register: Volume II, p. 137. |