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Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
June 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 100
Arms of The Canadian Institute of Chartered AccountantsBlazonAzure two quills in saltire Or, a bordure Argent set with ten maple leaves proper; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The quill pens may refer to the accountant’s mandate to keep financial records. The maple leaves evoke the Institute’s Canadian identity and the country’s ten provinces. |
CrestBlazonTwo maple leaves Or in front of a balance Sable; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The balance likely represents the idea of keeping accounts balanced. |
MottoBlazonPROBUS ET UTILIS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Honest and useful.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 29, 2022 in Volume 156, page 5125 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the College of Arms, London. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 20 November 1961. |