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725:. The emeritus title is reserved for Canadian heralds who have retired; the title of extraordinary is an honorary position for those who have made notable contributions to heraldry. Honorary heralds can be enlisted by the CHA to perform work for them. Each honorary position grants the individual a badge and a title also based on a Canadian river.
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First, the assigned herald develops a written description based on consultation with the petitioner. The petitioner then signs a contract with an artist at the authority to create the design. The Fraser Herald, serving as the CHA's principal artist, must review the design. At all stages the documents
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Below the chief herald are the
Heralds of Arms, full-time workers at the CHA and considered part of the Public Service of Canada. The names of the various offices were taken from significant Canadian rivers. Though the titles are territorial designations, as per heraldic tradition, each herald serves
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Now know Ye that We, by and with the advice of our Privy
Council of Canada, do by these presents authorize and empower Our Governor General of Canada to exercise or provide for the exercise of all power and authorities lawfully belonging to Us as Queen of Canada in respect of the granting of armorial
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In order to request either a coat of arms, flag, and/or badges, a letter must be addressed to the Chief Herald of Canada. The letter must clearly ask "to receive armorial bearings from the
Canadian Crown under the powers exercised by the Governor General" and include proof of Canadian citizenship or
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The Chief Herald of Canada can approve or reject the petition. If the petition is approved, the authority to make the grant is given through a warrant signed by the Herald
Chancellor or the Deputy Herald Chancellor. The authorisation is then sent to one of the heralds, and the process begins. The
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Those individuals and institutions who already possess legitimate awards of arms may apply to the
Canadian Heraldic Authority to have their arms registered. There is no cost associated with application for registration and it takes less time, approximately three months, than application for a new
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The crest is a modification of the Royal Crest of Canada: a lion wearing a crown and bearing a maple leaf. The crest of the authority features the same lion, instead holding a white shield containing a red maple leaf, symbolising the governor general's authority under the Crown to grant armorial
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Canadian citizen or corporate body can petition for a grant of new arms or registration of existing arms. In general, eligibility for a grant of arms is based on an individual's contributions to the community, although the exact criteria for grants or registrations have not been published. A
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Government of Canada requires that the above processes be financed by the petitioner; that is the person requesting the grant or registration of arms, who pays the fees associated with the request and grant/registration. In Canada, the petitioner does not "buy" a coat of arms, the arms
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must be approved by both the petitioner and the Chief Herald. The final step is to prepare the letters patent, the official notice of an award of arms, which includes a drawing of the armorial bearings and the accompanying legal text and explanation of the symbolism of the bearings. Under
308:) almost from its inception, though it was not seen as a priority by successive national governments. In 1986, Vicki Huntington, a politician from British Columbia, forwarded a brief written by the RHSC calling for the creation of the Canadian Heraldic Authority to a staff member in then-
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themselves are freely given to qualified individuals, but fees must be paid to the heralds and artists for the services rendered. The average time needed to complete a grant is about 12 to 14 months, though it can take longer for particularly detailed or intricate arms.
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of the
College of Arms and the Court of the Lord Lyon could sometimes be unfamiliar with Canadian history and symbols. In time, many Canadians with an interest in heraldry began calling for an office which would offer armorial bearings designed by and for Canadians.
315:'s office. Mr. Crombie had his department organise a meeting in Ottawa the following year, to which many national and international heraldic experts were invited. The meeting concluded with "a strong recommendation to government that an Authority be created."
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Canadian citizens, government agencies, municipal, civic and other corporate bodies. The authority also registers existing armorial bearings granted by other recognized heraldic authorities, approves military badges, flags, and other insignia of the
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From July 20, 2021, the
Canadian Heraldic Authority announced on its Facebook page the launch of online grant application forms, in an effort to modernize the institution and make the "900-year-old tradition" available to all those who are eligible.
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authorising the governor general "to exercise or provide for the exercise of all powers and authorities lawfully belonging to Us as Queen of Canada in respect of the granting of armorial bearings in Canada". These letters patent were presented by
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As early as 1967, plans were reportedly in the works to transfer overview of heraldry from the College of Arms in the UK to Canada. The push for a wholly Canadian heraldic system came largely from the Heraldry Society of Canada (now the
541:, whose job is to oversee and direct all operations of the CHA, bears the main responsibility of granting arms, though the governor general has the authority to grant arms directly. The position of chief herald was inaugurated by
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of the petitioner. Corporate petitions must include a brief history of the company, proof of incorporation in Canada, financial reports, and a copy of the corporation's governing body resolution seeking a grant of arms.
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of the CHA, which is used on the seal of the Authority and on the letters patent that grant and register armorial bearings. A wreath around the shield is composed of red maple leaves bound with gold straps.
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granting of arms is regarded as an honour from the monarch, via the governor general, and thus are bestowed only on those whom the Chief Herald has deemed individuals worthy of receiving a grant of arms.
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On a representation of an outcrop of the Canadian Shield proper strewn with maple leaves Gules and maple seeds Or two raven-bears Gules over Argent wings elevated Gules beaked and armed Or.
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of the Canadian Heraldic Authority incorporate aboriginal symbolism, as seen in the mythical raven-bears, as well as the national symbol of the maple leaf and the traditional
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Prior to the creation of the Canadian Heraldic Authority, Canadians wishing to obtain a legally granted coat of arms had to apply to one of the two heraldic offices in the
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The raven-bears, a new heraldic beast which combined several creatures that are important to aboriginal symbolism, were proposed by the heralds in honour of the
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is shown covered with red maple leaves and gold maple seeds. Standing upon this on either side are two red-and-white raven-bears with golden beaks and claws.
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at the inception of the CHA in 1988 and held by him until his retirement in 2007. Since May 20, 2020, the office of chief herald has been held by
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royally crowned Proper its dexter forepaw resting on an escutcheon Argent charged with a maple leaf Gules.
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the entire country. Each is assigned a badge of office. The Heralds of Arms are:
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On a white shield is a red maple leaf, upon which is another white shield.
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The current arms of the authority were confirmed in a warrant by the
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of the CHA's coat of arms is incorporated into the collar's design.
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in terms of inheriting and transmitting arms. Additionally, all
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General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor (2020-08-13).
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leaves and by golden maple seeds. The motto that was chosen is
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The authority also allows for two types of honorary positions:
1381:"Royal Heraldry Society of Canada - Obtaining a Grant of Arms"
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for 'Let us honour those who honour our country')
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1795:. Vol. 149, no. 11. March 14, 2015. p. 505.
1429:. The Monarchist League of Canada. Archived from
1420:"A Bold, Successful National Cultural Experiment"
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1981:. Website of the Governor General of Canada.
1894:. Canadian Heraldic Authority. Archived from
1853:. Canadian Heraldic Authority. Archived from
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2719:Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom
2196:. Canadianheritage.gc.ca. Archived from
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1979:"Constitution of the Order of Canada"
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1285:Council of Heraldry and Vexillology
1153:, which were made official by King
27:Part of the Canadian honours system
2286:from the original on June 16, 2022
2251:"The Arms of Canada - Description"
2218:Fraser, Alistair B. (1998-01-30).
1539:. RHSC. 2008-09-29. Archived from
1383:. RHSC. 2005-10-23. Archived from
1018:of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
832:Past holders of honorary positions
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1356:"The Canadian Heraldic Authority"
528:Secretary to the Governor General
153:gg.ca/canadian-heraldic-authority
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1959:from the original on 22 May 2018
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2098:. Canadian Heraldic Authority.
2077:from the original on 2022-01-26
2042:. Canadian Heraldic Authority.
2016:. Canadian Heraldic Authority.
1955:. Canadian Heraldic Authority.
1927:from the original on 2016-11-09
1802:from the original on 2020-02-15
1707:from the original on 2016-08-17
1642:. Canadian Heraldic Authority.
1616:. Canadian Heraldic Authority.
1590:. Canadian Heraldic Authority.
1564:. Canadian Heraldic Authority.
1478:from the original on 2022-06-02
1418:Watt, Robert D. (Summer 2004).
1317:Queen of Canada (4 June 1988).
243:U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry
2919:1988 establishments in Ontario
2071:The Governor General of Canada
1892:The Governor General of Canada
1851:The Governor General of Canada
1760:The Governor General of Canada
1028:, or technical description in
414:Office of the Governor General
206:, and provides information on
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1101:Honorentur patriam honorantes
993:Registration of existing arms
870:Cowichan Herald Extraordinary
857:Capilano Herald Extraordinary
270:From the Letters Patent,1988
175:Autorité héraldique du Canada
888:Dauphin Herald Extraordinary
757:Niagara Herald Extraordinary
514:The authority is located at
245:for federal agencies of the
2914:Canadian Heraldic Authority
2840:Canadian Heraldic Authority
2253:. Pch.gc.ca. Archived from
2220:"Canada's National Symbols"
2137:Canadian Heraldic Authority
797:Albion Herald Extraordinary
480:Canadian Heraldic Authority
163:Canadian Heraldic Authority
31:Canadian Heraldic Authority
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2608:extraordinary and emeritus
2133:"Emblems of the Authority"
1614:"Deputy Herald Chancellor"
961:Canadian bilingualism laws
906:Rouge Herald Extraordinary
443:(Deputy Herald Chancellor)
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187:Governor General of Canada
2798:State Council of Heraldry
2425:Newfoundland and Labrador
2387:Royal Standards of Canada
2280:The Canadian Encyclopedia
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1427:Canadian Monarchist News
1291:Flemish Heraldic Council
984:Online grant application
2096:"Registrations of Arms"
1888:"Heralds Extraordinary"
1161:bearings to Canadians.
1002:Coat of arms of the CHA
644:Alix Chartrand (2020-)
179:Canadian honours system
43:Coat of arms of the CHA
2828:Court of the Lord Lyon
2194:"Elements of the flag"
1562:"Trademark Protection"
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539:Chief Herald of Canada
447:Chancellery of Honours
289:Court of the Lord Lyon
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2430:Northwest Territories
1694:Canada Gazette Part I
1504:Canada Gazette Part I
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1052:national coat of arms
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723:Heralds Extraordinary
701:Catherine Fitzpatrick
618:Cathy Bursey-Sabourin
193:(armorial bearings),
2929:Heraldic authorities
2892:(Kingdom of Ireland)
2766:Heraldic authorities
2450:Prince Edward Island
1436:on February 26, 2009
1016:Armorial achievement
18:Saint-Laurent Herald
2890:Ulster King of Arms
2804:Genealogical Office
2780:Council of Nobility
2603:Heralds in ordinary
2593:Deputy Chief Herald
2225:The Flags of Canada
2163:"Symbols of Canada"
1588:"Herald Chancellor"
1362:on October 28, 2005
681:Teva Vidal (2017–)
410:(Herald Chancellor)
406:Secretary to the GG
265:bearings in Canada.
239:Republic of Ireland
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2834:Bureau of Heraldry
2363:Heraldry in Canada
2276:"Governor General"
1847:"Heralds Emeritus"
1732:2022-02-09 at the
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320:Queen Elizabeth II
310:Secretary of State
208:heraldic practices
125:Official language
85:Heraldic authority
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1898:on 21 August 2016
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1766:on 21 August 2016
1756:"Heralds of Arms"
1517:on 7 October 2011
1331:on 26 August 2013
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1121:Governor General
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