The "Arms of Canada" refers to the official heraldic design used by the Canadian federal government, military, and other public institutions. It consists of a shield divided into four quarters, each representing one of the original British colonies that formed modern-day Canada: France (Qubec), England (Ontario and West), Scotland (Atlantic provinces), and Ireland (Newfoundland and Labrador). The central element is a maple leaf, symbolizing the country's indigenous flora. Above the shield, there's a crown signifying the British monarchy. The motto "A Mari Usque Ad Mare" (From Sea to Sea), emblematic of Canada's vast geography, is inscribed below the shield. This heraldic design was granted to Canada by King George V in 1921.