- The Governor General of Canada
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Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
October 31, 1989
Vol. I, p. 30
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Blazon
Arms
Gules three maple leaves conjoined on one stem Argent on a chief Purpure fimbriated Argent dexter a Luther rose Argent heart Gules cross Argent and sinister an open book proper edged Purpure bound Argent;
Crest
A beaver sejant rampant Or holding in its forepaws a torch Purpure enflamed proper;
Supporters
On either side a doe Or gorged with a collar divided rayonné Purpure and Or the whole upon a grassy mount adorned with three Luther roses as in the Arms;
Motto
VERITAS OMNIA VINCIT. This Latin phrase means "Truth conquers all".
Flag
A banner of the Arms of Wilfrid Laurier University the three edges in chief, fly and base charged with a bordure compony Or and Purpure;
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 December 23, 1989, in Volume 123, page 5392 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Wilfrid Laurier University (Arms, Crest and Flag) and Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada (Supporters), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Joan Bouwmeester
Calligrapher
Joan Bouwmeester
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
University