The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Windsor, Ontario
Registration of Arms
February 20, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 354
Arms of The St. Clair College of Applied Arts and TechnologyBlazonArgent a griffin segreant Gules armed beaked and winged Or, on a chief engrailed Sable a rose Argent barbed and seeded Vert between two cogwheels Argent;
SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The griffin makes two allusions to the name St. Clair. Two griffins are the supporters of the arms of the Earl of Caithness, the chief of the Clan Sinclair. In addition, Lake St. Clair, Ontario, received its name in 1679 by the Sieur de La Salle while commanding the ship Le Griffon (“The Griffin” in French). The cogwheels allude to the College’s specialization in technology. The rose is a reference to Windsor, Ontario, where the College is located, and which has long been known as Rose City or the City of Roses. |
MottoBlazonOPTIMUM ELIGE; SymbolismThis Latin expression means “Choose the best.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh. PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 11 March 1968. |