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Canadian heraldry is the cultural tradition and style of coats of arms and other heraldic achievements in both modern and historic Canada. It includes national , provincial, and civic arms, noble and personal arms, ecclesiastical heraldry , heraldic displays as corporate logos , and Canadian blazonry .
The Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada contains the heraldic emblems that have been granted, registered, approved or confirmed by the Canadian Heraldic Authority since its inception on June 4, 1988. In 2005, the Canadian Heraldic Authority began the process of creating a digital version of the register available online.
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 United Kingdom: either the College of Arms in London or the Court of the Lord Lyon in Edinburgh. [2] This process was quite lengthy—and costly.
Pages in category "Canadian provincial and territorial coats of arms" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Appears on the coats of arms of prime ministers who pursue an emblem from the Canadian Heraldic Authority. The heraldic mark of the prime minister of Canada is granted to holders of the office who pursue an official personal coat of arms from the Canadian Heraldic Authority .
Canadian coats of arms (3 C, 3 P, 4 F) Canadian Heraldic Authority (1 C, ... Pages in category "Canadian heraldry" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of ...
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 ...
Canadian heraldry is the cultural tradition and style of coats of arms and other heraldic achievements in both modern and historic Canada. It includes national , provincial, and civic arms, noble and personal arms, ecclesiastical heraldry , heraldic displays as corporate logos , and Canadian blazonry .