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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
January 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 493
Arms of the Canadian Society of Immigration ConsultantsBlazonArgent between two flaunches Azure set with lines of latitude Argent, a double fleur-de-lis between two maple leaves their stems inward Gules; SymbolismThe two sections of the globe represent immigration from one part of the world to another. The maple leaves indicate that the Society is a national body, while the fleur-de-lis indicates that it also serves the unique immigration system in the province of Quebec. Their placement between the two globes emphasizes the mediating role of immigration consultants. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a scroll fesswise proper a demi-sun in splendour Argent rayonné Gules; SymbolismThe sun, shown in the colours of Canada, here symbolizes authority and new beginnings. The scroll refers to the Society’s role in training and accrediting immigration consultants. |
MottoBlazonPROTECTIO • HUMANITAS • ACCREDITATIO; SymbolismPROTECTIO • HUMANITAS • ACCREDITATIO means “Protection, humanity, accreditation” and expresses the ideals and purpose of the Society. |
SupportersBlazonTwo winged polar bears Argent wings inverted Gules standing on a rocky mount proper; SymbolismPolar bears are Canadian animals famous for protecting their young, and thus represent the Society’s role in protecting the standards of the immigration profession. The wings express the idea of migration. The mountainous base alludes to the idea of overcoming challenges. |
Flag of the Canadian Society of Immigration ConsultantsBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the Canadian Society of Immigration ConsultantsBlazonA demi-sun Argent rayonné Gules conjoined in fess with a demi-hurt set with lines of latitude and longitude Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 23, 2010 in Volume 144, page 2712 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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