- The Governor General of Canada
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Bruno Savoie
Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Badges
October 20, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 71
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Blazon
Arms
Gules a cross Ermine, in dexter chief a bear statant Argent armed and gorged with a collar affixed thereto a chain Or;
Crest
Issuant from a cloud Argent an arm embowed proper holding a fan Sable;
Motto
VERITAS NOSTRA NOBIS EST;
Badge
A torteau charged with a bear’s face Argent;
Badge
A pellet charged with a fan Argent;
Symbolism
Arms
The shield, based on the arms of the Savoy region (red with a white cross), alludes to Mr. Savoie’s surname. The red colour evokes a sense of celebration of life. The bear is a symbol of courage and strength. The gold chain around its neck represents the constraints which one must overcome in order to shine.
(Text revised on 9 July 2018)
Crest
To Mr. Savoie, the arm recalls an asymmetrical Japanese flower arrangement. The fan evokes the idea of protection. The cloud represents a constant and auspicious change.
(Text revised on 9 July 2018)
Motto
This Latin motto means “Our truth belongs to us”.
Badge
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 24, 2012, in Volume 146, page 748 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Bruno Savoie and Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Individual