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Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
October 31, 1989
Vol. I, p. 30

Arms of Wilfrid Laurier University
Flag of Wilfrid Laurier University
Arms of Wilfrid Laurier University

Arms of Wilfrid Laurier University

Blazon

Gules three maple leaves conjoined on one stem Argent on a chief Purpure fimbriated Argent dexter a Luther rose Argent heart Gules cross Argent and sinister an open book proper edged Purpure bound Argent;

Crest of Wilfrid Laurier University

Blazon

A beaver sejant rampant Or holding in its forepaws a torch Purpure enflamed proper;

Motto of Wilfrid Laurier University

Blazon

VERITAS OMNIA VINCIT. This Latin phrase means "Truth conquers all".

Supporters of Wilfrid Laurier University

Blazon

On either side a doe Or gorged with a collar divided rayonné Purpure and Or the whole upon a grassy mount adorned with three Luther roses as in the Arms;
Flag of Wilfrid Laurier University

Flag of Wilfrid Laurier University

Blazon

A banner of the Arms of Wilfrid Laurier University the three edges in chief, fly and base charged with a bordure compony Or and Purpure;

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on December 23, 1989 in Volume 123, page 5392 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Wilfrid Laurier University

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Wilfrid Laurier University (Arms, Crest and Flag) and Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada (Supporters), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Joan Bouwmeester

Calligrapher

Joan Bouwmeester

Recipient Type

Civil Institution