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Financial Management Institute of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
May 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 227
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Blazon
Arms
Gyronny Or and Vert a beaver sejant erect Gules holding a bezant charged with a quill Vert;
Crest
An owl affronty Vert gorged with a collar Or pendent therefrom a bezant charged with a mullet Gules, its dexter wing resting on a chess rook Or;
Supporters
Two dolphins Vert each finned and gorged with a collar Or pendent therefrom a bezant charged with a maple leaf Gules, both on barry wavy Or and Vert;
Motto
COMMUNICARE SCIENTIAM;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Symbolism
Arms
Green, yellow and red are the emblematic colours of the Financial Management Institute of Canada (FMI). The background of the shield symbolizes a forum where all participants are equal and freely share their ideas. It also suggests the idea of networking. The beaver represents industry and hard work. The quill pen refers to learning and education, while the yellow disc suggests a coin and is thus a symbol of finance and accounting.
Crest
The owl embodies the idea of wisdom and vigilance. The chess rook symbolizes strategic thinking as well as protection. The star represents leadership and excellence.
Supporters
The dolphins represent intelligence and communication. By bearing a maple leaf on their collar, they symbolize Canada from coast to coast.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Sharing knowledge”.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 30, 2013, in Volume 147, page 2707 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Gordon Macpherson
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Learned Society & Professional Organization