- The Governor General of Canada
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Lionel José Goffart
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag
April 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 278
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Blazon
Arms
Per chevron Azure and Argent in chief two bezants, in base a lymphad Azure;
Crest
A demi-griffin Azure holding in its dexter claw a sword and in its sinister claw a treble clef Or;
Motto
HACIA MAS LEJANOS HORIZONTES;
Symbolism
Arms
The colours blue and white are those of the University of Toronto, Mr. Goffart’s alma mater. The two gold discs are a reference to finance, and to the legal specialty which has been the centre of Mr. Goffart’s practice. The ship represents his world travel.
Crest
The griffin has been connected with the concept of justice since the time of the ancient Greeks when it was portrayed as pulling the chariot of Nemesis, god of divine retribution. Here it represents Mr. Goffart’s legal career. The sword symbolizes the various elements of his military service, both in the regular and reserve forces. The gold treble clef symbolizes his love of music and contributions to the musical life of his community.
Motto
HACIA MAS LEJANOS HORIZONTES, meaning “Towards further horizons”.