- The Governor General of Canada
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Woodsworth College
Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Badge
October 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 76
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Blazon
Arms
Or a quarter Gules overall an open book within three wreathes of laurel all counterchanged;
Crest
An oak tree Gules fructed Or dimidiating a maple tree Or;
Motto
PROPOSITI TENAX. This Latin phrase means “Firm of purpose”.
Badge
Upon a sun in splendour Or with a quarter Gules overall two ragged staves in saltire counterchanged;
Symbolism
Arms
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The book is a symbol of learning and the laurel wreaths represent academic achievement. The colour division represents the College’s founding vocation and its catering to the needs of both part-time and full-time students.
Crest
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The trees are a pun on the first part of the name Woodsworth. The colour division echoes that of the shield.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Firm of purpose.”
Badge
The ragged branches allude to the first part of the name Woodsworth. The sun and its flaming rays represent academic worth, and allude to the second part of the College’s name. The colour division echoes that of the shield.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 17, 2007, in Volume 141, page 587 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the heralds at the College of Arms, London.
Painter
Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
University Faculty, Department & College
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 18 January 1979.