- The Governor General of Canada
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Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of a Badge
August 15, 1994
Vol. II, p. 337
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Blazon
Badge
On a roundel Bleu-Celeste two lions rampant respectant each crowned with a coronet Or érablé and garnished with jewels Gules supporting together a torch Or enflamed proper all within a border Azure edged and inscribed ARTES NOS TENENT ET INSPIRANT in letters Or;
Motto
ARTES NOS TENENT ET INSPIRANT;
Symbolism
Badge
The lions refer to the office of the Governor General, the official colours of which are blue and gold. The coronets of maple leaves emphasize that this is a Canadian award. The torch symbolizes the aspiration towards excellence of the candidates for the award.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “The arts engage and inspire us”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 3, 1994, in Volume 128, page 4584 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Judith Bainbridge
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Foundation / charitable body