nikobruchev t1_jd0hg35 wrote on March 20, 2023 at 11:02 PM

Reply to comment by Rock_man_bears_fan in TIL: The Government of Canada has an office that creates coats of arms for Canadian citizens, and that all Canadian Citizens may apply to the Governor General for a coat of arms and even an officially-recognized personal flag by ryguy_1

As a Commonwealth Realm (so not just a Commonwealth country but having a shared head of state through our own monarchy), we derive many of our cultural and honorific traditions from British traditions.

nikobruchev t1_jcz71oy wrote on March 20, 2023 at 5:58 PM

Reply to comment by AcidWizardSoundcloud in TIL: The Government of Canada has an office that creates coats of arms for Canadian citizens, and that all Canadian Citizens may apply to the Governor General for a coat of arms and even an officially-recognized personal flag by ryguy_1

Completely different government agencies. The CHA is not going to have anything to do with your EI claim.

nikobruchev t1_jcyw6v2 wrote on March 20, 2023 at 4:48 PM

Reply to comment by Belgand in TIL: The Government of Canada has an office that creates coats of arms for Canadian citizens, and that all Canadian Citizens may apply to the Governor General for a coat of arms and even an officially-recognized personal flag by ryguy_1

Except it's not legally recognized in Canada unless issued by the Canadian Heraldic Authority (CHA) or equivalent governmental body from another country.

A coat of arms is considered part of the Canadian Honours system, so you have to meet a threshold of worthy contributions to Canada as well. You can't just send a cheque and expect to get a coat of arms.