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Canadian Centre for Management Development

Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
February 15, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 92

Arms of the Canadian Centre for Management Development
Arms of the Canadian Centre for Management Development Arms of the Canadian Centre for Management Development

Arms of the Canadian Centre for Management Development

Blazon

Lozengy Gules and Argent, a lozenge Argent charged with a maple leaf Gules;

Symbolism

The lozenges in the shield represent the complex interactions that characterize human relationships, and the management grid. The maple leaf on the large lozenge represents the School itself, an institution at the heart of the grid, indicating its role in the development of public management in Canada. Red and white are Canada's national colours.

Crest of the Canadian Centre for Management Development

Blazon

Issuant from a circlet of maple leaves Gules alternating with fleurs-de-lis Argent, a demi lion Or holding between its paws an open book Argent, edged Or, bound Gules;

Symbolism

The wreath is decorated with maple leaves and fleurs-de-lis honouring Canada's heritage and the presence of French traditions in Canadian management. The lion holds a book of learning, thus symbolizing alertness, strength and courage, as well as studiousness and the presence of British traditions in Canadian administration.

Motto of the Canadian Centre for Management Development

Blazon

TRADITION • EXCELLENCE ;

Symbolism

Expresses, in both official languages, a foundation on which to build service.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 24, 2001 in Volume 135, page 939 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Canadian Centre for Management Development Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Canadian Centre for Management Development

Additional Information