Coat of arms of Ontario

Coat of arms of Ontario
Versions
For use by the lieutenant governor of Ontario
For use by the Government of Ontario
Second SVG version of the coat of arms of Ontario
Armiger	Charles III in Right of Ontario
Adopted	1868, augmented 1909
Crest	Upon a wreath of the colours a bear passant Sable
Shield	Vert, a sprig of three maple leaves slipped Or, on a chief argent a cross gules.
Supporters	On the dexter side a moose and on the sinister side a deer, both proper.
Motto	UT INCEPIT FIDELIS SIC PERMANET Loyal she began, loyal she remains

The coat of arms of Ontario is the armorial emblem representing the Canadian province of Ontario. The arms contain symbols reflecting Ontario's British heritage, along with local symbols. At the upper part of the shield is the red cross of St. George, representing England. The lower portion of the shield features three golden maple leaves on a green background.

The original arms, consisting of only the shield, were granted by royal warrant of Queen Victoria on 26 May 1868. The arms were further augmented with supporters, a crest and a motto, by royal warrant of King Edward VII on 27 February 1909.^[1]

The shield, on a Red Ensign, features in the provincial flag of Ontario.