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Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants

Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
January 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 493

Arms of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants
Arms of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants Arms of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants

Arms of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants

Blazon

Argent between two flaunches Azure set with lines of latitude Argent, a double fleur-de-lis between two maple leaves their stems inward Gules;

Symbolism

The two sections of the globe represent immigration from one part of the world to another. The maple leaves indicate that the Society is a national body, while the fleur-de-lis indicates that it also serves the unique immigration system in the province of Quebec. Their placement between the two globes emphasizes the mediating role of immigration consultants.

Crest of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants

Blazon

Issuant from a scroll fesswise proper a demi-sun in splendour Argent rayonné Gules;

Symbolism

The sun, shown in the colours of Canada, here symbolizes authority and new beginnings. The scroll refers to the Society’s role in training and accrediting immigration consultants.

Motto of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants

Blazon

PROTECTIO • HUMANITAS • ACCREDITATIO;

Symbolism

PROTECTIO • HUMANITAS • ACCREDITATIO means “Protection, humanity, accreditation” and expresses the ideals and purpose of the Society.

Supporters of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants

Blazon

Two winged polar bears Argent wings inverted Gules standing on a rocky mount proper;

Symbolism

Polar bears are Canadian animals famous for protecting their young, and thus represent the Society’s role in protecting the standards of the immigration profession. The wings express the idea of migration. The mountainous base alludes to the idea of overcoming challenges.
Flag of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants Flag of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants

Flag of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants Badge of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants

Badge of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants

Blazon

A demi-sun Argent rayonné Gules conjoined in fess with a demi-hurt set with lines of latitude and longitude Argent;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 23, 2010 in Volume 144, page 2712 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants

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