- The Governor General of Canada
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Franco-Ontarian Flag
Toronto, Ontario
Registration of a Flag
June 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 87
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Blazon
Flag
Per pale Vert a fleur-de-lis and Argent a trillium Vert voided of the field;
Symbolism
Flag
Green represents summer and white represents winter. Together, the two colours represent the diversity of Ontario’s climate. The lily evokes the French-speaking community worldwide, whereas the trillium is the floral emblem of Ontario.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 17, 2018, in Volume 152, page 3859 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Gaétan Gervais and Michel Dupuis (1975).
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Heritage Emblem
Provincial & Territorial (General)