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Subsequently, the Governor General, Jeanne Sauvé, authorised the creation of the Canadian Heraldic Authority on June 4, 1988. [2] [4] As a result, Canada became the first Commonwealth realm outside the United Kingdom to have its own heraldic authority. [2] [4] Canada also provides full equality to women in terms of inheriting and transmitting ...
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.
From 1763 until 1988, heraldry in Canada was under the authority of the College of Arms in London and the Court of the Lord Lyon in Edinburgh. In the late 1980s, the Queen issued letters patent authorizing the governor general to exercise her authority in heraldic matters. The governor general then established the Canadian Heraldic Authority ...
The chief herald of Canada is the chief administrative officer of heraldry in Canada, [2] serving as the director of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and is responsible for its day-to-day operations. [3] [4] The CHA was created by the governor general of Canada after they were authorized to exercise the Sovereign's powers related to heraldry in ...
The red shield features a gold maple tree with its roots visible. The maple tree represents the predominant species on the grounds of Rideau Hall, where the Canadian Heraldic Authority (CHA) is headquartered. The batons of office are red and gold, and they are decorated with shields of the arms of the CHA.
Canadian Heraldic Authority (1 C, 16 P) F. Fellows of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada (15 P) O. Order of Canada (8 C, 9 P) ... Media in category "Canadian heraldry"
Pages in category "Canadian Heraldic Authority" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Canadian Heraldic Authority (1 C, 16 P) College of Arms (2 C, 10 P) Court of the Lord Lyon (1 C, 21 P) Pages in category "Heraldic authorities"