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House of Assembly

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the right to bear the shield of the arms of Nova Scotia ensigned by the Royal Crown
November 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 214

Badge of the House of Assembly
Badge of the House of Assembly

Badge of the House of Assembly

Blazon

The shield of the Armorial Bearings of the province of Nova Scotia ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;

Symbolism

The use of the provincial arms with the Royal Crown indicates the House of Assembly’s role in the government of the province and refers to the connection between the legislature and the Crown.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 28, 2020 in Volume 154, page 693 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent confirming the heraldic emblems of the House of Assembly of Nova Scotia Letters patent confirming the heraldic emblems of the House of Assembly of Nova Scotia

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.

Painter

David Farrar

Calligrapher

Kathy Feig

Recipient Type

Civil Institution