- The Governor General of Canada
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Lise Papineau
Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges, Quebec
Grant of Arms, with differences to Marc-André Laverdière-Papineau, Viviane-Nishika Laverdière and Félix-Vihaan Laverdière-Gillalla
September 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 22
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Blazon
Arms
Azure on a fess between in chief a sun in splendour between two crosses couped and in base five chevronels interlaced in chevron Argent, two fish interlaced forming an infinity symbol Azure;
Crest
A barn swallow rising proper its wings Azure, holding in its beak a peacock feather proper its quill Or;
Motto
SOLIDARITÉ ET VÉRITÉ TRIOMPHENT;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue and white are the colours of Quebec, Ms. Papineau’s home province. To her, they represent the sky and snow and, by extension, her love of nature and winter sports. The infinity symbol highlights her interest in the sciences. The fish refer to the fact that her daughter-in-law comes from a fishing family. The white band represents a river, both a source of life and thus recalling Ms. Papineau’s mission as a nurse to protect life, and a transportation route, representing her passion for travel. The sun, a source of heat and light, symbolizes the love and know-how she has shown throughout her career, particularly in her efforts toward tobacco control, as well as her ongoing search for knowledge. Both a scientific and Christian symbol, the cross refers to Ms. Papineau’s career in health care and highlights the importance of faith to her family. The chevrons evoke the mountains, her favourite destination for family outings. Their interlacing symbolizes solidarity, thus alluding to the motto.
Crest
The barn swallow is a migratory bird found in Canada. Gregarious, nomadic and very protective of its offspring, it recalls Ms. Papineau’s willingness to help others, her sense of freedom, as well as her support for young people. The peacock feather symbolizes writing and, thus, knowledge. The peacock, native to south Asia, also represents Ms. Papineau’s appreciation of world cultures, particularly that of India, the country of origin of her daughter-in-law.
Motto
Meaning “Solidarity and truth triumph,” this French phrase encompasses two values that are essential for Ms. Papineau. It also alludes to the national motto of India, “Truth alone triumphs.”