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Insurance Institute of Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms and a Badge
June 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 266
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Blazon
Arms
Barry wavy of six Azure and Argent issuant from the base a phoenix rising from flames proper on a chief Argent an open book proper edged Or bound between two maple leaves Gules;
Crest
A bezant charged with a demi-bear couped Sable;
Motto
LEARN SECURITY;
Badge
A fountain encircled by two maple branches their stems in saltire surmounted by a torch enflamed proper;
Symbolism
Arms
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The phoenix, representing renewal and resurrection, is a common symbol used by insurance companies. The book symbolizes the educational mandate of the Institute. The maple leaf symbolizes Canada.
Crest
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The black bear is taken from the crest of the province of Ontario.
Motto
This phrase is another reference to the educational mandate of the Institute.
Badge
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The torch generally symbolizes learning and excellence.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 27, 2021, in Volume 155, page 1317 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not Available.
Painter
Artist of the College of Arms and CHA / Artiste du Collège d’armes et AHC
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Non-Profit Organization
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 18 January 1955.