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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms
March 5, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 273
Arms of George Douglas AndersonBlazonPer saltire Argent and Azure a saltire per saltire counterchanged between in chief and in base a maple leaf Gules and in each flank a maple leaf Argent; SymbolismThe design is an allusion to the arms of the Chief of the name Anderson in Scotland, but in blue and white rather than black and white. The stars in the original arms are replaced by maple leaves, each representing a province where Mr. Anderson's career has unfolded. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet Or the upper rim set with bezants, a demi lion Gules holding in its dexter paw a scroll Argent; SymbolismThe gold discs, heraldic symbols of wealth and economic activity, symbolize Mr. Anderson's involvement with various financial institutions and projects. The red lion refers to Mr. Anderson's Scottish ancestry, while the scroll is a reference to educational achievement and the pursuit of learning. |
MottoBlazon(in Gaelic); SymbolismA Gaelic phrase meaning "Good things happen". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3981 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 PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |