- The Governor General of Canada
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Hubert Fafard
Québec, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to Nicolas Fafard-Trudel
September 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 447
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Blazon
Arms
Argent a cross triparted Vert between 1st and 4th a pellet and 2nd and 3rd a mullet Sable;
Crest
Issuant from a coronet of maple leaves Vert and fleurs-de-lis Argent a red fox sejant proper wearing a beret Vert and holding in its dexter paw an open book Argent bound Sable;
Motto
HONNEUR • RESPONSABILITÉ • DEVOIR;
Symbolism
Arms
The cross formed by two sets of three bands represents Trois-Rivières, where the first Fafards settled in New France, as well as Mr. Fafard’s involvement with the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, which is symbolized by a green cross. The black stars are from the arms of the town of Lisieux, in France, where the Fafards originated. The two circles represent hockey pucks and Mr. Fafard’s passion for the sport.
Crest
The fox, which is a social, discreet, crafty, sedentary and organized animal that lives in small family groups, symbolizes Mr. Fafard’s personality and values. The beret represents his commitment to the Cadet Instructors Cadre, and its green colour indicates his work as a health and safety representative. The book represents Mr. Fafard’s passion for reading and travelling. The crown evokes his attachment to the Canadian monarchy. The maple leaves and fleurs-de-lis identify him as a proud French-Canadian. The maple leaf is also the emblem of the Cadet Instructors Cadre, and fleurs-de-lis are found in the coats of arms for Lisieux, France, and for Trois-Rivières, repeating the symbolism of the arms.
Motto
This phrase means “Honour, responsibility, duty”.