Canadian Medical Association

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Montréal, Quebec
Registration of Arms, Supporters and Badge
November 20, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 453

Arms of the Canadian Medical Association
Arms of the Canadian Medical Association
Badge of the Canadian Medical Association
 
Arms of the Canadian Medical Association

Arms of the Canadian Medical Association

Blazon

Or a rod of Aesculapius entwined by a branch of maple, all within a bordure Gules charged with four fleurs-de-lis alternating with four lions’ faces Or;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The rod of Aesculapius is the traditional symbol of medicine, while the maple leaves represent Canada. The Association has used this combination as an emblem at least since the early 20th century. The fleurs-de-lis and the lions’ faces likely allude to French and English, the country’s two official languages.

Crest

Blazon

A sun in splendour Or issuant from a wreath of maple leaves Gules veined Or;

* The painting provided by the College of Arms erroneously shows the maple leaves as Gules only.

Symbolism

The maple leaves represent Canada.

Motto

Blazon

INTEGRITATE ET MISERICORDIA;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “With integrity and mercy.”

Supporters

Blazon

Dexter a moose sinister a grizzly bear proper each gorged of a wreath of maple leaves Or;

Symbolism

The moose and the grizzly bear are well-known Canadian animals. Their maple leaf collars repeat the symbolism of the Arms and Crest.
Badge of the Canadian Medical Association

Badge of the Canadian Medical Association

Blazon

A rod of Aesculapius entwined by a branch of maple Gules ensigned by a crown rayonné Or;

Symbolism

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

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of the Canadian Medical AssociationLetters patent registering the heraldic emblems of the Canadian Medical Association

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the College of Arms, London.

Painter

Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Civil Institution

Other Information

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 29 March 1974.