- The Governor General of Canada
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Area Support Unit Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
May 20, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 53
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Blazon
Badge
Azure the CN Tower between two lions combatant Or each charged on the shoulder with a hurt bearing a rose Argent, all set on a mount Argent charged with two bars wavy Azure;
Motto
SIC NOS NON NOBIS;
Symbolism
Badge
The CN Tower is a recognizable and celebrated Toronto landmark. It is a symbol of strength, stability and support, thus reflecting the support role of the Area Support Unit (ASU) Toronto. The two lions are shown supporting the tower, another allusion to the unit’s role. The white roses represent York and the first military presence in the area. With the two wavy bars, they represent HMCS YORK, a naval unit supported by ASU Toronto. The two wavy bars also evoke Lake Ontario. The motto defines the primary mission of ASU Toronto, which is to support all units and formations within in the Greater Toronto Area.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “We work thus, but not for ourselves”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 12, 2011, in Volume 145, page 3516 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, and Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military