- The Governor General of Canada
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Arjeh van der Sluis
Mississauga, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Jacob van der Sluis and Ariella van der Sluis
March 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 117
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Blazon
Arms
Barry wavy Gules and Azure a lion rampant holding in the dexter paw a torch enflamed and in the sinister paw a spur-rowel Argent;
Crest
A demi-lion ducally crowned holding in the dexter paw a torch enflamed and resting the sinister paw on a spur-rowel Argent;
Motto
LET THERE BE LIGHT;
Motto
BEDENKT DEN ARMEN;
Symbolism
Arms
The wavy lines refer to the grantee’s surname, which means “sluice.” Blue and red are the colours of the guards’ regiments of Canada, including Mr. van der Sluis’s regiment, the Governor General’s Horse Guards. The lion alludes to the lions that appear in the national, state, and municipal arms of the places where Mr. van der Sluis’s ancestors lived in the Netherlands. The torch refers to the concept of the light of knowledge, an apt image connected with Mr. van der Sluis’s work as an intelligence officer with the Canada Border Services Agency. The spur rowel is an indication of his service as a cavalry officer.
Crest
A coronet, indicative of Mr. van der Sluis’s support for the Canadian monarchy, has been added to the symbols of the arms.
Motto
This is taken from Genesis 1:3 and refers to the Creation.
Motto
This Dutch phrase meaning “Think of the poor” has been long used in the van der Sluis and Corwin families as a reminder of obligations to the less fortunate.