Elements of the coat of arms are also used in other designs, with the shield being used in the various royal standards belonging to members of the royal family and the crest of the arms serving as the focal point of the governor general's flag.

Canada’s motto is A Mari Usque Ad Mare, which translates to “From Sea to Sea”. In 1994, a circular, red ribbon was added to the Arms, displaying the motto of the Order of Canada: Desiderantes Meliorem Patriam (meaning “They desire a better country”).

The official symbols of the Government of Canada are the Canada wordmark, flag symbol and arms of Canada.

In Canada, grants of heraldic emblems serve to recognize excellence and contributions to society. They also celebrate our history, geography and heritage through colourful, meaningful and striking symbols. A coat of arms tells a story – your story. It is a unique and personal emblem that can be passed down to future generations.

The governor general's flag is blue with the crest of the Arms of Canada in its centre. A symbol of the sovereignty of Canada, the crest consists of a gold lion wearing the Royal Crown and holding in its right paw a red maple leaf.

Read about the flags, arms and other symbols that have received official designation by the Government of Canada. Find information on emblems and symbols that are not officially recognized, yet are still strongly associated with the Canadian identity.

2011年10月4日 · Emblems of Canada include the national coat of arms and flag. When John Cabot arrived on the shores of North America in 1497, he raised a cross and the royal banner of England. Since then, Canada’s emblems have evolved out of …

Over the course of centuries, a multitude of national symbols and material items have arisen as uniquely Canadian or possessing uniquely Canadian characteristics. These symbols and items represent the culture of Canada — protectionism of that culture, identity, values, nationalism, and the heritage of its inhabitants. [1]

Canada adopted the same pattern and used a lion on the shield's right holding a gold pointed silver lance from which flies the Royal Union flag, and a unicorn with gold horn, mane and hoofs, on the shield's left. Around its neck is a gold and chained coronet of crosses and fleurs-de-lis.

Like most countries of European heritage, Canada has a grandiose heraldic symbol known as the Coat of Arms (also known as the national crest) that appears on things like passports, government publications and wax seals.