- The Governor General of Canada
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Hamilton Children's Choir
Hamilton, Ontario
Grant of Arms
November 15, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 156
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Blazon
Arms
Per chevron Or and Azure semé of treble clefs Or, in chief two maple leaves winged Gules;
Motto
VOICES FOR TOMORROW;
Symbolism
Arms
The treble clefs are a musical symbol, and the winged maple leaves refer to the potential of Canada’s young people.
Motto
This phrase is a reference to music and to the hope embodied in the work of the choir.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on February 22, 2003, in Volume 137, page 518 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Cultural Organization