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Reply to comment by merdub 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

From the webpage of the Canadian Heraldic Authority:

>All Canadian citizens and organizations (municipalities, schools, associations, etc.) can contact the chief herald of Canada to have heraldic emblems created for them. A grant of armorial bearings is an honour conferred within the Canadian Honours System in recognition of service to the community.

I can't find the place anymore, but at one time I remember seeing something that suggested that in practice, a university degree was enough to justify a grant of arms. A history of volunteering also helps. Previous honours are not a requirement.

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