merdub t1_jcwoj4w wrote
Reply to comment by Crabrubber 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
“In general, eligibility for a grant of arms is based on an individual's contributions to the community, although the exact criteria for grants or registrations have not been published. A number of grants have been made to people who have already been recognized with state honours for their notable achievements, such as through admission to the Order of Canada, and who are accordingly entitled to a grant of arms.”
Lol none of us would be eligible to receive them anyways.
Similar-Afternoon567 t1_jcwykd8 wrote
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.
rshorning t1_jd3jbvt wrote
Does a degree from Sleaze Diploma Mill University count?
Similar-Afternoon567 t1_jd3wgzs wrote
*accredited university degree
WastefulWatcher t1_jcwssud wrote
Rather have a knighthood
SelppinEvolI t1_jcwusqb wrote
Rather have a playboy bunny
AerialSnack t1_jcwvmiq wrote
I'd rather have a bunny
WastefulWatcher t1_jcwye53 wrote
You think those are hard when you have a knighthood?
HardCounter t1_jcx8bpn wrote
Sir Patrick Stewart, Knight of the P@!#%%
WastefulWatcher t1_jcx9nzs wrote
Swag is swAG is SWAGGZ
DraziBlack t1_jczahaq wrote
Stuff we all get is stuff we ALL GET is STUFF WE ALL GET G^OD Z^ILLA
WastefulWatcher t1_jczddnw wrote
U got the Gz in the Endz papoww
creggieb t1_jcwxjtq wrote
Best we can do is an O.B.E.
WastefulWatcher t1_jcwyf3r wrote
Oh em jheeze
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WastefulWatcher t1_jcym4a0 wrote
OBGz Man’s X9Z g
TheGreatCornolio682 t1_jcx7j2r wrote
Canadians cannot receive knighthoods, nor any foreign titles.
TodaysNewsLoL t1_jcxsf33 wrote
The English monarchy can knight anyone they choose, it’s an old and often ignored Canadian law that Canadians cannot accept knighthood because it defies democracy.
This article has a handful of Canadians who were knighted and some that were “prevented” for political reasons:
rshorning t1_jd3jzv0 wrote
Americans can be knighted, but it must be "honorary" and not confer any actual benefit.
That doesn't stop Canada from issuing its own titles.
WastefulWatcher t1_jcx8805 wrote
Don’t care 😘😜🫡
snow_big_deal t1_jcy93ew wrote
>“In general, eligibility for a grant of arms is based on an individual's contributions to the community
Does Reddit Karma count?
WillingPublic t1_jd0h5d1 wrote
It should be snow_big_deal, it should be.
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