- The Governor General of Canada
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Paramedic Chiefs of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flags and Badge
April 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 172
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Blazon
Arms
Or a star of life Azure its rod of Aesculapius Or all within an orle of maple leaves Gules;
Crest
A Canadian Inuit dog courant proper;
Supporters
Two unicorns Or armed and unguled Azure crined Gules standing on a rocky mount proper;
Motto
AD HUMANITATEM SERVIENDAM;
Flag
Azure a canton of the Arms;
Badge
The shield of the Arms within an annulus Azure inscribed PARAMEDIC CHIEFS OF CANADA and CHEFS PARAMÉDICS DU CANADA in letters Or, all above a scroll Argent inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;
Flag
Azure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a trillium proper;
Flag
Azure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a blue flag flower proper fimbriated Or;
Flag
Azure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a mayflower proper;
Flag
Azure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a lady’s slipper flower proper fimbriated Or;
Flag
Azure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a western red lily proper fimbriated Or;
Flag
Azure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a wild rose proper;
Flag
Azure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a purple violet proper fimbriated Or;
Flag
Azure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a prairie crocus proper fimbriated Or;
Flag
Azure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a Pacific dogwood flower proper;
Flag
Azure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a pitcher plant flower proper;
Flag
Azure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a fireweed stem proper;
Flag
Azure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a mountain avens flower proper;
Flag
Azure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a purple saxifrage flower proper fimbriated Or;
Symbolism
Arms
The star of life charged with the Rod of Aesculapius, signifying medical healing, is a well-known symbol of paramedic services. The maple leaves refer to the provinces and territories of Canada.
Crest
A breed indigenous to Canada, the Canadian Inuit dog is known for its speed and strength, essential qualities for a paramedic.
Supporters
Unicorns symbolize healing, as their horns were said to have healing powers.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “To serve humanity.”
Flag
Each provincial and territorial unit of the organization may use the flag with the addition of the official floral emblem of that province or territory.
Badge
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Flag
The trillium is the floral emblem of Ontario.
Flag
The blue flag flower is the floral emblem of Quebec.
Flag
The mayflower is the floral emblem of Nova Scotia.
Flag
The lady's slipper is the floral emblem of Prince Edward Island.
Flag
The western red lily is the floral emblem of Saskatchewan.
Flag
The wild rose is the floral emblem of Alberta.
Flag
The purple violet is the floral emblem of New Brunswick.
Flag
The prairie crocus is the floral emblem of Manitoba.
Flag
The Pacific dogwood is the floral emblem of British Columbia.
Flag
The pitcher plant flower is the floral emblem of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Flag
The fireweed is the floral emblem of Yukon.
Flag
The mountain avens is the flower emblem of the Northwest Territories.
Flag
The purple saxifrage is the floral emblem of Nunavut.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 7, 2019, in Volume 153, page 4267 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Non-Profit Organization