Passage: Canada's national symbols are influenced by natural, historical, and indigenous sources. The use of the maple leaf as a Canadian symbol dates to the early 18th century. The maple leaf is depicted on Canada's current and previous flags, and on the Arms of Canada. The Arms of Canada are closely modeled after the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom with French and distinctive Canadian elements replacing or added to those derived from the British version. The Great Seal of Canada is a governmental seal used for purposes of state, being set on patent letters, proclamations and commissions, for representatives of the Queen and for the appointment of cabinet ministers, lieutenant governors, senators, and judges. Other prominent symbols include the beaver, Canada goose, and common crown, the Royal Canadian Mounted loon, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the totem pole. The maple leaf is depicted on Canada's current and previous flags, and on the Arms of Canada. The maple leaf is depicted on Canada's current and previous flags, and
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