- The Governor General of Canada
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Antoinette Perry
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Grant of Arms and Supporters
May 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 178
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a rank of organ pipes Or charged with a treble clef Gules;
Crest
A blue jay rising proper wearing a coronet flory and holding in its beak a mullet Or, issuant from a coronet erablé Gules;
Supporters
Two Doberman pinschers each gorged of oregano and summer savoury leaves, standing on a verdant base set with Lady’s slipper flowers and oak leaves bordered by sandstone cliffs, beaches and the sea proper;
Motto
ONE DAY AT A TIME;
Symbolism
Arms
With white, blue, red and gold are the colours of the flag of Acadia, and pay homage to Her Honour’s Acadian origins. The organ pipes symbolize her dedication as a volunteer organist and choir director at the parish of St. Simon and St. Jude in her home community of Tignish, P.E.I. The treble clef underlines the importance of music, which is a fundamental expression of love and harmony for Her Honour.
Crest
The blue jay, with its varied and musical bird calls, is the avian emblem of Prince Edward Island. Its coronet evokes Her Honour’s attachment to the monarchy, and the yellow star, to Acadia. The maple leaves, the distinctive symbol of Canada, also represent Her Honour’s parents.
Supporters
The Doberman pinscher, an excellent guard dog and police dog for which Her Honour has great affection, is noted for its energy, its proud and resolute stance and its faithfulness. Its collar of oregano and summer savoury underlines her love for cooking. Prince Edward Island is crescent-shaped, resembling a cradle, thus known as Abegweit, the Mi’kmaq name meaning “the land cradled on the waves.” Her Honour’s native province is distinguished by the beauty of its sandy beaches lined with sandstone cliffs and dunes shaped by the wind and waves. It is also known for its rich red soil, its picturesque scenery of rolling hills accentuated by tree-lined fields, as well as the diversity of its flora. The Lady’s slipper and the oak tree, symbolized by its leaves, are official emblems of Prince Edward Island.
Motto
These phrases in the two official languages of Canada express the ideas of serenity, courage and wisdom cherished by Her Honour. They also emphasize her spirituality and the importance of family for her.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 7, 2019, in Volume 153, page 4267 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
David Farrar
Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard
Recipient Information
Individual
Lieutenant-Governor