- The Governor General of Canada
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George Dudley Hope
London, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge
August 15, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 227
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Blazon
Arms
Azure on a chevron between three lozenges grady Or, three trident heads Sable;
Crest
On a grassy mount Vert issuant from a circlet of pine cones Or and trillium flowers proper, a lamp ensigned with a Maltese cross Or and enflamed of a maple leaf Gules;
Motto
JAMAIS SANS ESPÉRANCE;
Symbolism
Arms
The blue and gold colours and the trident heads are taken from the flag of Barbados, the home of Mr. Hope’s paternal and maternal ancestors. The colours also refer to Mr. Hope’s naval and military associations. The lozenges with jagged edges are meant to indicate the rank pips (originally derived from the star of the Order of the Bath) of an army captain, thus marking his military service. They also represent Mr. Hope’s service to country, to community, and to children through his charitable works and his involvement in military and cadet organizations.
Crest
The pine cones and trilliums mark the province of Mr. Hope’s birth and residence, and the cones are a special mark of his service as an educator in isolated areas of northern Ontario. The lamp is a symbol of learning, and it thus represents his position as a school principal. The maple leaf is a statement of Canadian patriotism, and the Maltese cross is indicative of Mr. Hope’s charitable activities.
Motto
Meaning “Never without hope”, this French sentence thus makes a punning reference to his surname.