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The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario
Confirmation of Arms
March 15, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 596

Arms of The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Arms of The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy Arms of The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Arms of The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Blazon

Gules a balance Or, on a chief Sable an open book between two mortars and pestles Or;

Symbolism

The mortars and pestles and balance are traditional symbols of the profession of pharmacy. The book symbolizes education. The colours were those of the Ontario College of Pharmacy, and therefore represent the continuity of pharmaceutical education which began with that body and has continued with the University of Toronto.

Crest of The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Blazon

An oak tree Gules leaved Or fructed of acorns Gules husked Sable;

Symbolism

The oak tree is a version of the crest of the University of Toronto using the colours of the faculty.

Motto of The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Blazon

TRUTINA PENSO DOCTRINAE;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “I weigh by the balance of learning.”

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 22, 2016 in Volume 150, page 3150 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent confirming the heraldic emblems of The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy Letters patent confirming the heraldic emblems of The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

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