- The Governor General of Canada
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Jean-Louis Roux
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Supporters
March 26, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 200
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Blazon
Arms
Gules in chief the masks of comedy and tragedy, in base a neutral mask Argent;
Crest
A secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) proper holding in its dexter claw an open book Argent bound Gules, standing on a rock set with grass proper;
Supporters
Two grey wolves howling on a grassy compartment set with snow-capped mountains and pine trees proper;
Motto
AIDER AUTRUI;
Symbolism
Arms
The theatrical masks refer to His Honour’s profession as an actor. Their varied expressions reflect the range of emotions that an actor needs to feel and convey.
Crest
The secretary bird is the choice of His Honour. The book held in its claws underlines the need for actors to memorize their roles; it also refers to the work of His Honour as an author and translator and to his contribution to the field of arts in general. The grass-covered rock represents the difficulties encountered during a lifetime and the self-discipline required to overcome them.
Supporters
The howling wolf is a symbol of calling forth and gathering together. The mound depicts the scenery of the region of Savoy in France, from where His Honour’s paternal grandfather originated.
Motto
This French phrase means “To help others.”