- The Governor General of Canada
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Geoffrey Teh-Chih Fong
Waterloo, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to Alexandra Lin Marie Fong
February 20, 2026
Vol. VIII, p. 470
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Blazon
Arms
Gyronny of twelve Or and Gules, on a pale Argent a rose slipped and leaved Gules;
Crest
A Chinese dragon wreathed erect Gules its horns and underbelly Or and holding in its mouth a pearl Argent;
Motto
KNOWLEDGE FOSTERS WISDOM;
Differenced Arms for Alexandra Lin Marie Fong, child of Geoffrey Teh-Chih Fong
The Arms of Geoffrey Teh-Chih Fong within a bordure Or during her father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms;
Symbolism
Arms
Red and gold are colours associated with China, the country of Dr. Fong’s ancestors. The rose, the national flower of the United States, signifies his birthplace and the country in which several generations of his family came to pursue higher education and ultimately established their home. Red and white are the colours of Canada, where he now lives and works. The radiating pattern in the background represents Dr. Fong’s broad interests and knowledge in many different fields, while the vertical stripe represents a well, a symbol of his ability to plumb the depths of a particular subject.
Crest
The Chinese dragon honours Dr. Fong’s ancestry. In Chinese culture, the dragon is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The pearl gives it wisdom, knowledge, and spiritual power, thus indicating the importance of education for Dr. Fong’s family. In Chinese mythology, the pearl is sometimes interpreted as an egg, so the dragon protecting it is a metaphor for the care and respect for life. This represents Dr. Fong’s work in health sciences and his science-based advocacy in support of healthy living.
Motto
KNOWLEDGE FOSTERS WISDOM.
Differenced Arms for Alexandra Lin Marie Fong, child of Geoffrey Teh-Chih Fong
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 Fabienne Fusade, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Desirée Kern
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual