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Toronto, Ontario
Confirmation of Arms
March 15, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 596
Arms of The Leslie Dan Faculty of PharmacyBlazonGules a balance Or, on a chief Sable an open book between two mortars and pestles Or; SymbolismThe 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. |
CrestBlazonAn oak tree Gules leaved Or fructed of acorns Gules husked Sable; SymbolismThe oak tree is a version of the crest of the University of Toronto using the colours of the faculty. |
MottoBlazonTRUTINA PENSO DOCTRINAE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “I weigh by the balance of learning.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 22, 2016 in Volume 150, page 3150 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of The Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Toronto, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the name of The Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Toronto in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume IV, page 120, 17 May 2001. |