- The Governor General of Canada
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Concordia University
Montréal, Quebec
Registration of Arms and a Badge
June 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 280
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Blazon
Arms
Pean on a sun in splendour Or a triangle reversed Murrey surmounted by an open book Argent edged Or bound Azure;
Crest
A sun in splendour Or charged with a triangle reversed Murrey surmounted by an open book Argent edged Or bound Azure;
Motto
CONCORDIA;
Badge
A sun in splendour Or charged with a triangle reversed Murrey surmounted by an open book Argent edged Or bound Azure and charged with a letter C Murrey;
Symbolism
Arms
Gold, white and shades of red were the colours of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University, which merged to form Concordia University. The sun is taken from the emblem of the Jesuits, who operated Loyola College. The triangle is a symbol of the YMCA, which established Sir George Williams University. It appeared in the arms granted to that university and represents the YMCA’s philosophy of balancing mind, body and soul. The book represents education.
Crest
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Motto
This Latin word meaning “Harmony” is the name of the University. It is taken from the motto of the city of Montréal, where it is located.
Badge
The sun, triangle and book repeat the symbolism of the Arms. The letter C is the first letter of the university’s name.
Background
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Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of David McKeen, Concordia University, assisted by the College of Arms, London.
Painter
Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres
Calligrapher
* Not available / Non disponible
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
University
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 23 December 1976.