Canadian Space Agency

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Saint-Hubert, Quebec
Grant of Arms
July 25, 1991
Vol. II, p. 111

Arms of the Canadian Space Agency
Arms of the Canadian Space Agency
 
Arms of the Canadian Space Agency

Arms of the Canadian Space Agency

Blazon

Per chevron in chief Bleu céleste semé of estoiles Or and in base Argent a maple leaf its stem issuant from base Gules and voided of a broad arrow point upwards charged at its tip with a torteau;

Crest

Blazon

A demi pantheon Azure unguled Gules semé of estoiles Or bearing between its forelegs a staff Or flying therefrom a streamer paly Bleu céleste and Or as an auroran arc;

Motto

Blazon

AD FINEM ULTIMUM. This Latin phrase means "To the ultimate end".

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 23, 1991 in Volume 125, page 3770 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Canadian Space AgencyLetters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Canadian Space Agency

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

David Farrar

Calligrapher

John Whitehead

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
Federal Agency