The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada

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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badges
May 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 300

Arms of The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada
Arms of The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada
Flag of The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada
Badge of The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada Badge of The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada
 
Arms of The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada

Arms of The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada

Blazon

Paly of six Or and Vert on a pile retrait Argent a rod of Aesculapius Vert;

Symbolism

Stripes represent geography and land. The vertical stripes symbolize the rich and varied location, size and geographic realities of the provincial and territorial medical regulatory authorities, the members of the Federation. The white triangle reflects the role of the Federation in assembling its members. The rod of Aesculapius is the traditional symbol of medicine. Gold represents the sun, and green creates continuity with the previous emblem of the Federation.

Crest

Blazon

A red-tailed hawk close proper perched on a horn Or;

Symbolism

The red-tailed hawk is endemic to most regions of Canada. It represents the oversight role of the medical regulatory authorities of this country. The horn symbolizes communication and the call to members.

Motto

Blazon

CONFIANCE COLLECTIVE TRUST;

Symbolism

These words create two synonymous phrases: “Confiance collective” in French and “Collective trust” in English.

Supporters

Blazon

Dexter a polar bear, sinister a black bear, each holding a maple branch and standing on a grassy mount proper;

Symbolism

Bears are represented in the only constellations that never set below the horizon of the sea, symbolizing certainty and continuity. The black bear and the polar bear are powerful beasts that represent leadership and are found in the vast expanse of our country.
Flag of The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada

Flag of The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge of The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada

Badge of The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada

Blazon

An oval quarterly Vert and Or charged with a rod of Aesculapius Argent;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge of The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada

Badge of The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada

Blazon

A lozenge Argent charged with a rod of Aesculapius Vert within a triple bordure quarterly Or and Vert counterchanged;

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 November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2984 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems toThe Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Eva Pilar-Cass

Calligrapher

Nancy Ellis

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
Learned Society & Professional Organization