- The Governor General of Canada
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Gérardine Boulette
Sainte-Julie, Quebec
Grant of Arms, with differences to Roch Dumont, Valérie Dumont, Geneviève Dumont, Nathan Rivet, Louis Guillaume, Magalie Viens, Maxime Viens, Manolo Viens and Malik Viens
September 20, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 119
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Blazon
Arms
Sable three bezants within a double tressure set with ears of wheat Or;
Crest
A dove rising holding in its beak a bouquet of tulips and perched on an open book lying flat proper;
Motto
SÉRÉNITÉ • COURAGE • SAGESSE;
Symbolism
Arms
For Ms. Boulette, the double wheat tressure represents agricultural work, the paths of life, and railway tracks, the latter a reference to her late husband’s work for the Canadian Pacific Railway. The discs make a reference to the family name (boulette meaning “pellet” or a small ball in French). Their number refers to her three children and underlines their importance in her life. Black symbolizes acquired wisdom, the land cleared by her ancestors and the hardships of life, as well as the memory of dear ones departed. Gold symbolizes life, light, goals to attain and the importance of maintaining hope at all times.
Crest
The dove, a symbol of faith and of life, represents for Ms. Boulette hope in spite of the loss of a loved one. The tulip, an indication of the arrival of spring, is her favourite flower. The book symbolizes her family’s history, past and present. It also alludes to Ms. Boulette’s belief in the importance of learning and to her love of reading.
Motto
These French words mean “Serenity, courage, wisdom.”