- The Governor General of Canada
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Derwyn Spencer Shea
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge
September 7, 1994
Vol. II, p. 351
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Blazon
Arms
Per bend grady Or and Sable two maple leaves each charged with the paw print of a wolf all counterchanged;
Crest
A demi Arctic Wolf proper the sinister forepaw resting on the wreath the dexter forepaw holding a staff Or flying therefrom a streamer Sable in the hoist a maple leaf Or charged with the paw print of a wolf Sable;
Motto
SI IBO IBUNT OMNES. This Latin phrase means "If I go all will go".
Badge
A maple leaf Or charged with the paw print of a wolf Sable;
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 April 22, 1995, in Volume 139, page 1190 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert Black, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright
Recipient Information
Individual