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University College of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
May 20, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 625

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

Arms of University College of Toronto

Blazon

Gules on a chevron Argent between in chief two open books and in base a beaver statant the Royal Crown all proper;

Symbolism

Not available.

Crest of the University College of Toronto

Blazon

An antique lamp Or;

Symbolism

Not available.

Motto of University College of Toronto

Blazon

PARUM CLARIS LUCEM DARE;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “To shed a little light on that which is obscure”.

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 College 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 / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Civil Institution

Notes

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