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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
July 8, 1998
Vol. III, p. 258
Arms of the Heritage Canada FoundationBlazonGules a maple leaf its stem conjoined with two maple keys Or; |
CrestBlazonA triple towered wooden fort Or each tower roofed Gules; |
MottoBlazonPATRIMONII PUBLICI PROPUGNATORES. This Latin phrase means "Champions of our collective heritage". |
SupportersBlazonOn a cornice Argent set upon a brick wall with quoins of stone all proper two beavers Or each wearing a sash Gules adorned with maple leaves the stems conjoined with two maple keys Argent; |
Flag of the Heritage Canada FoundationBlazonA banner of the Arms; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on January 30, 1999 in Volume 133, page 182 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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