When the change was announced on Sept. 26, Ottawa saw an opportunity to introduce a “‘Canadian Crown,’ and over time, reinvent the supreme symbol of Canada, the Royal Coat of Arms,” Ivison ...

The redesigned crown on Canada's Coat of Arms features a snowflake and maple leaves instead of the historical St. Edward’s Crown with a cross and fleur-des-lis. (photo: Government of Canada ...

The previous St. Edward’s Crown, based on the centuries-old crown used by British royalty, has been part of Canada’s coat of arms since 1957. "The Canadian Royal Crown prominently features ...