- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Orthopaedic Association
Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms
November 15, 1990
Vol. II, p. 82
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a key in bend in saltire with a human femur Or on a chief Gules between two open books proper edged Azure bound Or a Canadian pale Argent displaying a maple leaf Gules charged with a fleur de lys Or both on a common stem also Or;
Crest
A maple tree Or leaved Gules its trunk bound to a post Azure with a cord Or;
Motto
PIETATE ARTE ET SCIENTIA CORRIGERE. This Latin phrase means "To set things straight with compassion, skill and knowledge".
Symbolism
In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on July 20, 1991, in Volume 125, page 2353 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert B. Salter, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
David Farrar
Calligrapher
John Whitehead
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Learned Society & Professional Organization