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Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
February 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 44
Arms of The Certified Public Accountants Association of OntarioBlazonPer fess Azure and Or on a fess Argent between in chief the constellation of Ursa Major Argent and in base a sprig of three maple leaves Vert two pens in saltire nibs downwards Gules surmounted by an open book proper clasped and edged Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The pens and the book possibly represent record-keeping as one of the essential activities of certified public accountants. The maple leaves represent Canada. The sprig of three maple leaves is also found in the arms of Ontario. |
MottoBlazonPER ARDUA AD ALTA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Through difficulties to the heights.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 17, 2018 in Volume 152, page 901 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 9 May 1949. |