The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
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Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto

Toronto, Canada
Registration of Arms
January 17, 2007
Vol. V, p. 106

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Blazon

Arms

Barry wavy Argent and Azure a spruce tree eradicated Vert dimidiating an oak tree eradicated Or fructed Vert;

Crest

On a mount Vert a beaver sejant proper holding between its forelegs a closed book Vert charged with an ancient crown Or;

Motto

IN RELIQUUM TEMPUS ARBORES HODIE;


Symbolism

Arms

Not applicable

Crest

Not applicable

Motto

Meaning “Trees today for the rest of time”.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 6, 2007, in Volume 141, page 2825 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not applicable

Painter
* Not applicable / Sans objet

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, 13 May 1978. The acquisition of this painting has been sponsored by The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada.