- The Governor General of Canada
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Gilbert Rioux
Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec
Grant of Arms
September 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 58
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Blazon
Arms
Azure three orbs in bend between two bendlets Or;
Symbolism
Arms
Historically, orbs symbolize temporal power. Here, they represent part of the motto of Marc-André Rioux Ltée, a business founded by Mr. Rioux’s father. They are also a reference to New France and to Seigneur Jean Riou, the family’s earliest ancestor in Canada.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 18, 2006, in Volume 140, page 3688 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of François Payeur and Claire Boudreau, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Individual