- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Medical Association
Montréal, Quebec
Registration of Arms, Supporters and Badge
November 20, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 453
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Blazon
Arms
Or a rod of Aesculapius entwined by a branch of maple, all within a bordure Gules charged with four fleurs-de-lis alternating with four lions’ faces Or;
Crest
A sun in splendour Or issuant from a wreath of maple leaves Gules veined Or;
* The painting provided by the College of Arms erroneously shows the maple leaves as Gules only.
Supporters
Dexter a moose sinister a grizzly bear proper each gorged of a wreath of maple leaves Or;
Motto
INTEGRITATE ET MISERICORDIA;
Badge
A rod of Aesculapius entwined by a branch of maple Gules ensigned by a crown rayonné Or;
Symbolism
Arms
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The rod of Aesculapius is the traditional symbol of medicine, while the maple leaves represent Canada. The Association has used this combination as an emblem at least since the early 20th century. The fleurs-de-lis and the lions’ faces likely allude to French and English, the country’s two official languages.
Crest
The maple leaves represent Canada.
Supporters
The moose and the grizzly bear are well-known Canadian animals. Their maple leaf collars repeat the symbolism of the Arms and Crest.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “With integrity and mercy.”
Badge
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
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 the College of Arms, London.
Painter
Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Non-Profit Organization
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 29 March 1974.