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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flags and Badge
April 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 172
Arms of the Paramedic Chiefs of CanadaBlazonOr a star of life Azure its rod of Aesculapius Or all within an orle of maple leaves Gules; SymbolismThe star of life charged with the Rod of Aesculapius, signifying medical healing, is a well-known symbol of paramedic services. The maple leaves refer to the provinces and territories of Canada. |
CrestBlazonA Canadian Inuit dog courant proper; SymbolismA breed indigenous to Canada, the Canadian Inuit dog is known for its speed and strength, essential qualities for a paramedic. |
MottoBlazonAD HUMANITATEM SERVIENDAM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “To serve humanity.” |
SupportersBlazonTwo unicorns Or armed and unguled Azure crined Gules standing on a rocky mount proper; SymbolismUnicorns symbolize healing, as their horns were said to have healing powers. |
Flag of the Paramedic Chiefs of CanadaBlazonAzure a canton of the Arms; SymbolismEach provincial and territorial unit of the organization may use the flag with the addition of the official floral emblem of that province or territory. |
Flag of the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (Ontario)BlazonAzure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a trillium proper; SymbolismThe trillium is the floral emblem of Ontario. |
Flag of the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (Quebec)BlazonAzure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a blue flag flower proper fimbriated Or; SymbolismThe blue flag flower is the floral emblem of Quebec. |
Flag of the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (Nova Scotia)BlazonAzure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a mayflower proper; SymbolismThe mayflower is the floral emblem of Nova Scotia. |
Flag of the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (New Brunswick)BlazonAzure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a purple violet proper fimbriated Or; SymbolismThe purple violet is the floral emblem of New Brunswick. |
Flag of the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (Manitoba)BlazonAzure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a prairie crocus proper fimbriated Or; SymbolismThe prairie crocus is the floral emblem of Manitoba. |
Flag of the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (British Columbia)BlazonAzure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a Pacific dogwood flower proper; SymbolismThe Pacific dogwood is the floral emblem of British Columbia. |
Flag of the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (Prince Edward Island)BlazonAzure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a lady’s slipper flower proper fimbriated Or; SymbolismThe lady's slipper is the floral emblem of Prince Edward Island. |
Flag of the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (Saskatchewan)BlazonAzure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a western red lily proper fimbriated Or; SymbolismThe western red lily is the floral emblem of Saskatchewan. |
Flag of the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (Alberta)BlazonAzure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a wild rose proper; SymbolismThe wild rose is the floral emblem of Alberta. |
Flag of the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador)BlazonAzure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a pitcher plant flower proper; SymbolismThe pitcher plant flower is the floral emblem of Newfoundland and Labrador. |
Flag of the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (Northwest Territories)BlazonAzure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a mountain avens flower proper; SymbolismThe mountain avens is the flower emblem of the Northwest Territories. |
Flag of the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (Yukon)BlazonAzure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a fireweed stem proper; SymbolismThe fireweed is the floral emblem of Yukon. |
Flag of the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (Nunavut)BlazonAzure a canton of the Arms, in the fly a purple saxifrage flower proper fimbriated Or; SymbolismThe purple saxifrage is the floral emblem of Nunavut. |
Badge of the Paramedic Chiefs of CanadaBlazonThe shield of the Arms within an annulus Azure inscribed PARAMEDIC CHIEFS OF CANADA and CHEFS PARAMÉDICS DU CANADA in letters Or, all above a scroll Argent inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 7, 2019 in Volume 153, page 4267 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution |