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Heraldry serves to identify a person or an organization in a simple and elegant way.

In Canada, the Canadian Heraldic Authority (CHA) manages the official creation of coats of arms, flags and badges. All Canadian citizens and organizations (municipalities, schools, associations, etc.) can contact the chief herald of Canada to apply for a grant of heraldic emblems.

Processing feeEach project to create heraldic emblems requires payment of a processing fee of $435 plus HST (fixed by Ministerial Order). You will receive an invoice for this fee.Preliminary designIncludes a black and white design, minor revisions, a coloured design for approval and original paint s...

Heraldic emblems that have been officially granted are protected by copyright. However, further protection against commercial misuse can also be sought under paragraph 9(1)(n.1) of the Trademarks Act. On request, the Canadian Heraldic Authority can arrange for the trademark registration. The fee, se...

Since its creation, the Canadian Heraldic Authority (CHA) has endeavoured to document the heraldic heritage of Canada, its institutions and its citizens. As such, existing arms, flags and badges that have been granted by a recognized heraldic authority in another country may be recorded in the Publi...

The Canadian Heraldic Authority (CHA) is the government service that creates coats of arms, flags and badges. It works to the highest standards of the art form, and its practices are at an international level of excellence.

Agencies of the federal, provincial/territorial government, and law enforcement bodies at the federal, provincial/territorial and municipal levels may seek permission for the use of the Royal Crown in their emblems.

The flag of the Sovereign for use in Canada will be used by His Majesty King Charles III and all future monarchs of Canada.

The governor general's flag is blue with the crest of the Arms of Canada in its centre. A symbol of the sovereignty of Canada, the crest consists of a gold lion wearing the Royal Crown and holding in its right paw a red maple leaf.

Since ancient times, seals have served to authenticate official documents. In monarchies like Canada, the Great Seal embodies the authority of the Crown in making official the actions of the legislature and the executive, such as proclamations, as well as the appointments of individuals exercising i...

The "Viceregal Salute" or "Salute to the Governor General" is a musical greeting and a mark of respect. It is performed officially in Canada in the presence of the governor general.