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  2. Coat of arms of Canada - Wikipedia

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    The present design of the arms of Canada was drawn by Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, Fraser Herald at the Canadian Heraldic Authority. [ 37 ] Member of Parliament Pat Martin introduced, in June 2008, a motion into the House of Commons calling on the government to amend the coat of arms to incorporate symbols representing Canada's First Nations , Inuit ...

  3. Orders, decorations, and medals of Canada - Wikipedia

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    The Canadian Heraldic Authority, which grants armorial bearings (coats of arms), flags, and badges to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and corporate bodies, forms a part of the Canadian honours system; the granting of arms is regarded as an honour from the monarch, via the governor general, and thus are bestowed only on those whom the ...

  4. List of Canadian inventions, innovations, and discoveries

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    Speckle Park – a modern Canadian breed of beef cattle; Sphynx cat – cats of the Canadian Sphynx breed are distinguished by their lack of fur; St. John's water dog – an extinct landrace of domestic dog from Newfoundland; Tahltan Bear Dog – a breed of dog that came to Canada in early migrations and acclimatised to the environment

  5. CADPAT - Wikipedia

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    The Canadian Disruptive Pattern [2] (CADPAT; French: dessin de camouflage canadien, DcamC [3]) is the computer-generated digital camouflage pattern developed for use by the Canadian Armed Forces. Four operational variations of CADPAT have been used by the Canadian Armed Forces: a temperate woodland pattern, an arid regions pattern, a winter ...

  6. Canadian Intellectual Property Office - Wikipedia

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    CIPO administers the Industrial Design Act and the Industrial Design Regulations. [18] CIPO is responsible for processing filings, conducting examinations and approving or refusing applications. [19] If an industrial design application is considered for refusal, the decision can be reviewed by the Patent Appeal Board. [19]

  7. Canadian art - Wikipedia

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    Other notable moments when Canadian contemporary artists—as individuals or groups—have distinguished themselves through international recognition or collaborations: The interdisciplinary art practice and international success of Michael Snow began in the 1960s. [68] Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University (NSCAD).

  8. Ceinture fléchée - Wikipedia

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    A fingerbraiding modern arrow sash handmade in 2007 (with details of the patterns) A machine-woven modern arrow sash The ceinture fléchée [sɛ̃tyʁ fleʃe] (French, 'arrowed sash') or ('arrow sash') is a type of colourful sash, a traditional piece of Québécois clothing linked to at least the 17th century (of the Lower Canada, Canada East and early confederation eras).

  9. Architecture of Canada - Wikipedia

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    The architecture of Canada is, with the exception of that of Canadian First Nations, closely linked to the techniques and styles developed in Canada, Europe and the United States. However, design has long needed to be adapted to Canada's climate and geography, and at times has also reflected the uniqueness of Canadian culture.