- The Governor General of Canada
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Gordon Muir Campbell
Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag, with differences to Geoffrey Gordon Campbell and Nicholas James Campbell
April 20, 2007
Vol. V, p. 136
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Blazon
Arms
Gyronny of eight Or and Gules a fess wavy Argent charged with a bar gemel wavy Azure;
Crest
Issuant from a coronet of maple leaves Or and dogwood flowers Argent, a demi-cougar winged Gules holding in its dexter paw a scroll Argent;
Supporters
Two Kermode bears proper each holding a branch of Douglas fir Vert fructed Or and standing on a grassy mound Vert set with dogwood flowers Argent;
Motto
A BOLD SPIRIT WORKS MAGIC;
Symbolism
Arms
The eight-segment division is based on the traditional shield of the Chiefs of Clan Campbell, and refers to Gordon Campbell’s clan heritage. Here the segments are coloured in red and gold, referring to two of the colours of the flag of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, successor to the Royal North West Mounted Police, of which one of Mr. Campbell’s great-grandfathers was the first Commissioner, Aylesworth Bowen Perry. The white and blue wavy bars represent all the waters of the province and their importance to the history, natural beauty and economy of British Columbia. The two wavy bars represent Gordon and Nancy Campbell’s two children, Geoffrey and Nicholas. The white and blue wavy bars also refer to the flag and coat of arms of the province and symbolize Mr. Campbell’s service to all British Columbians.
Crest
The coronet symbolizes the country and province of Mr. Campbell’s birth. The cougar represents his strong spirit, and the wings represent his belief that people can accomplish whatever they set their minds to. The scroll symbolizes Mr. Campbell’s role as a legislator and leader, both in the municipal and in the provincial sphere, as well as his abilities as an author.
Supporters
The grassy compartment symbolizes the lawns around the Legislative Assembly in Victoria, the central setting for Mr. Campbell’s service to the Province. The Kermode bears are unique creatures in the splendours of British Columbia’s natural heritage and refer to Mr. Campbell’s successful initiative to have the spirit bear proclaimed the Province’s official mammal. The branches of the Douglas Fir are a reference to the province’s magnificent forests. The gold cones symbolize new beginnings.
Motto
Not applicable