- The Governor General of Canada
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University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Registration of Arms
April 27, 1996
Vol. III, p. 83
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Blazon
Arms
Per chevron Gules and Or in chief two beavers sejeant respectant Or holding between them an open book proper bound and edged Or inscribed in letters Sable SAPERE AUDE and in base a lymphad oars in action pennons flying Sable;
Motto
SAPERE AUDE. This Latin phrase means "Dare to know".
Symbolism
In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 23, 1996, in Volume 130, page 3280 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not applicable
Painter
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
University
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 14 March 1956.