Financial Management Institute of Canada

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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
May 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 227

Arms of Financial Management Institute of Canada
Arms of Financial Management Institute of Canada
Flag of Financial Management Institute of Canada
 
Arms of Financial Management Institute of Canada

Arms of Financial Management Institute of Canada

Blazon

Gyronny Or and Vert a beaver sejant erect Gules holding a bezant charged with a quill Vert;

Symbolism

Green, yellow and red are the emblematic colours of the Financial Management Institute of Canada (FMI). The background of the shield symbolizes a forum where all participants are equal and freely share their ideas. It also suggests the idea of networking. The beaver represents industry and hard work. The quill pen refers to learning and education, while the yellow disc suggests a coin and is thus a symbol of finance and accounting.

Crest

Blazon

An owl affronty Vert gorged with a collar Or pendent therefrom a bezant charged with a mullet Gules, its dexter wing resting on a chess rook Or;

Symbolism

The owl embodies the idea of wisdom and vigilance. The chess rook symbolizes strategic thinking as well as protection. The star represents leadership and excellence.

Motto

Blazon

COMMUNICARE SCIENTIAM;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Sharing knowledge”.

Supporters

Blazon

Two dolphins Vert each finned and gorged with a collar Or pendent therefrom a bezant charged with a maple leaf Gules, both on barry wavy Or and Vert;

Symbolism

The dolphins represent intelligence and communication. By bearing a maple leaf on their collar, they symbolize Canada from coast to coast.
Flag of Financial Management Institute of Canada

Flag of Financial Management Institute of Canada

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 30, 2013 in Volume 147, page 2707 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Financial Management Institute of Canada

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Gordon Macpherson

Calligrapher

Doris Wionzek

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
Learned Society & Professional Organization