- The Governor General of Canada
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HMCS Shawinigan
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
December 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 488
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Blazon
Badge
Per chevron Azure and Argent two lightning flashes in saltire between four fleurs-de-lis all counterchanged;
Motto
FAIT BIEN CE QUE TU FAIS;
Symbolism
Badge
The name Shawinigan derives from the Algonquin word Ashawenikan, meaning “portage on the crest”, symbolized here by the chevron shape. The blue colour represents the calm river above the waterfalls, which are indicated by the white. The lightning flashes are taken from the arms of Shawinigan and the fleurs-de-lis is taken from its flag, but multiplied by four to recall the flag of the province of Quebec.
Motto
Meaning “Do well what you are doing”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 20, 2010, in Volume 144, page 441 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Carl Gagnon, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
* Not available / Non disponible
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
The badge was originally approved on 1 Septembre 1995 and recorded in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume III, p. 371.