- The Governor General of Canada
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Eric Richer
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms and a Flag, with differences to Alexianne Rodgers Richer, Lara Wood Richer and Simon Réal Richer
May 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 72
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Blazon
Arms
Quarterly Purpure and Argent five spearheads their points conjoined in fess point issuant therefrom in the 1st and 2nd quarters a fleur-de-lis slipped and leaved, all counterchanged;
Crest
A lion passant guardant triple-queued Purpure semé of ermine spots and holding a Celtic cross Argent;
Motto
VERITAS • JUSTICIA • FIDES;
Flag
A guidon, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Crest;
Differenced Arms for Alexianne Rodgers Richer, daughter of Eric Richer
The Arms of Eric Richer debruised of a three-point label Or during her father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;
Differenced Arms for Lara Wood Richer, daughter of Eric Richer
The Arms of Eric Richer within a bordure Or;
Differenced Arms for Simon Réal Richer, son of Eric Richer
Quarterly Purpure and Or five spearheads their points conjoined in fess point issuant therefrom in the 1st and 2nd quarters a fleur-de-lis slipped and leaved, all counterchanged;
Symbolism
Arms
The central figure, a cross between a maple leaf and a fleur-de-lis, demonstrates Mr. Richer’s attachment to his country, Canada, and at the same time to the province of his birth, Quebec. This figure is composed of an arrangement of spearheads, the foremost part of the weapon. As apexes, the spearheads represent the leadership role Mr. Richer has played in several organizations. The colours indicate his main character traits and aspirations, purple symbolizing for him dignity and strength, and white, freedom and humility. The use of alternating colours represents the values of harmony and reciprocity.
Crest
The lion, a traditional symbol of strength and courage, refers to Mr. Richer’s attachment to Canadian institutions. It also alludes to the name of a branch of his family, Lyons. The three tails represent his children. The Celtic cross honours the Irish origins of his maternal ancestors.
Motto
These Latin words mean “Truth, justice, loyalty.”
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Alexianne Rodgers Richer, daughter of Eric Richer
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Lara Wood Richer, daughter of Eric Richer
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Simon Réal Richer, son of Eric Richer
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 November 17, 2018, in Volume 152, page 3858 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard
Recipient Information
Individual