University of Toronto

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Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
May 20, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 624

Arms of University of Toronto
Arms of University of Toronto
 
Arms of University of Toronto

Arms of University of Toronto

Blazon

Azure two open books above a beaver statant proper, on a chief Argent the Royal Crown proper;

Symbolism

Not available.

Crest

Blazon

An oak tree Or leaved Vert fructed Or;

Symbolism

Not available.

Motto

Blazon

VELUT ARBOR ӔVO;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “As a tree, over time”.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 22, 2016 in Volume 150, page 3152 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of the University of Toronto

Additional Information

Creator(s)

College of Arms, London

Painter

Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
University

Other Information

The recipient’s emblems were recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 20 November 1917.