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Saint-Laurent, Quebec
Grant of Supporters and Flag
January 5, 1995
Vol. II, p. 371
Arms of Vanier CollegeBlazonOr on a chevron paly Azure and Gules two swords chevron wise points upwards also Or in chief an oak tree couped proper between a fleur-de-lys also Azure and a trefoil Vert and in base a representation of the gate of the Citadel of Quebec flying thereon the flag of the Governor General of Canada proper all within a bordure Gules charged with three books expanded proper and bound Azure; |
CrestBlazonA representation of the tower and steeple of the church of St. Catherine at Honfleur in France Or between two flames proper; |
MottoBlazonFIAT VOLUNTAS DEI. This Latin phrase means "May God’s will be done". |
SupportersBlazonUpon a grassy mound growing thereon lilies proper lions Or gorged of collars paly Gules and Azure; |
Flag of Vanier CollegeBlazonA banner of the Arms; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on April 22, 1995 in Volume 129, page 1191 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. PainterDebra Parker CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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