- The Governor General of Canada
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Ordre national du Québec
Québec, Quebec
Grant of a Flag
June 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 452
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Blazon
Flag
Azure on a pale Or between two pallets Argent a fleur-de-lis Azure;
Symbolism
Flag
The colours of the flag are those used by the order. The gold colour, flanked on each side by a representation of the ribbon of the order, symbolizes the excellence and exceptional achievements that are recognized by the Ordre national du Québec. The blue fleur-de-lis in the centre of the flag represents the province.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 12, 2009, in Volume 143, page 3682 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
David Farrar
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Provincial & Territorial (Agency and other)