- The Governor General of Canada
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Vanier College
Saint-Laurent, Quebec
Registration of Arms and Badge
January 5, 1995
Vol. II, p. 371
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Blazon
Arms
Or on a chevron paly Azure and Gules two swords chevron wise points upwards also Or in chief an oak tree couped proper between a fleur-de-lys also Azure and a trefoil Vert and in base a representation of the gate of the Citadel of Quebec flying thereon the flag of the Governor General of Canada proper all within a bordure Gules charged with three books expanded proper and bound Azure;
Crest
A representation of the tower and steeple of the church of St. Catherine at Honfleur in France Or between two flames proper;
Supporters
Upon a grassy mound growing thereon lilies proper lions Or gorged of collars paly Gules and Azure;
Motto
FIAT VOLUNTAS DEI. This Latin phrase means "May God’s will be done".
Badge
An inverted chevronel paly Azure and Gules fretted by a stylus and sword in saltire Or;
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 129, page 1191 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available
Painter
Debra Parker
Calligrapher
Judith Bainbridge
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
College & Cegep
The recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 25 June 1980.