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Toronto, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
May 20, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 53
Badge of Area Support Unit TorontoBlazonAzure the CN Tower between two lions combatant Or each charged on the shoulder with a hurt bearing a rose Argent, all set on a mount Argent charged with two bars wavy Azure; SymbolismThe CN Tower is a recognizable and celebrated Toronto landmark. It is a symbol of strength, stability and support, thus reflecting the support role of the Area Support Unit (ASU) Toronto. The two lions are shown supporting the tower, another allusion to the unit’s role. The white roses represent York and the first military presence in the area. With the two wavy bars, they represent HMCS YORK, a naval unit supported by ASU Toronto. The two wavy bars also evoke Lake Ontario. The motto defines the primary mission of ASU Toronto, which is to support all units and formations within in the Greater Toronto Area. |
MottoBlazonSIC NOS NON NOBIS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “We work thus, but not for ourselves”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 12, 2011 in Volume 145, page 3516 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, and Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |