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Sûreté du Québec

Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Flag for use by the Direction des relations internationales et du protocole
February 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 107

Arms for use by the Direction des relations internationales et du protocole

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Blazon

Arms

Vert an oak tree eradicated Or fructed Gules;

Crest

A phoenix Vert embellished and issuant from flames Or;


Symbolism

Arms

The oak symbolizes rebirth as well as stability, two indispensable elements in international relations and protocol. The acorns represent the relationships and networks established by the directorate.

Crest

The phoenix represents the passage of time and the long-term work of the directorate. It also symbolizes history and the cycles of life, as well as the past, the present and the future.