- The Governor General of Canada
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Janice Clare Filmon
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Grant of Arms and Supporters, with differences to Allison Joy Filmon, David Clark Filmon, Gregg Alan Filmon and Susanna Clare Filmon
May 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 179
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Blazon
Arms
Argent a maple tree eradicated Purpure, its leaves Bleu Céleste, Azure, Gules and Vert, its roots voided of a heart;
Crest
An American robin proper, holding in its beak an annulus Sable, wearing a coronet of prairie crocuses Purpure and perched on a nest bearing four eggs proper;
Supporters
Two doves Argent beaked and legged Sable, their wings embellished Bleu Céleste, Azure, Vert and Gules, their exterior wings elevated, each wearing a coronet of prairie crocuses Purpure and standing on a field of wheat proper above a bar wavy Bleu Céleste;
Motto
JOY IN SERVICE • LOVE OF FAMILY;
Differenced Arms for the late Allison Joy Filmon Carvey, child of Janice Clare Filmon
The Arms of Janice Clare Filmon Carvey with the maple tree leaved Bleu Céleste;
Differenced Arms for Gregg Alan Filmon, child of Janice Clare Filmon
The Arms of Janice Clare Filmon with the maple tree leaved Vert;
Differenced Arms for David Clark Filmon, child of Janice Clare Filmon
The Arms de Janice Clare Filmon with the maple tree leaved Azure;
Differenced Arms for Susanna Clare Filmon, child of Janice Clare Filmon
The Arms of Janice Clare Filmon with the maple tree leaved Gules;
Symbolism
Arms
Echoing the Regal Celebration Maple, a tree variety launched by Her Honour in Manitoba in 2016, the maple tree is a symbol of hope, life, renewal, celebration, family and love, themes dear to Her Honour. The multicoloured leaves represent the richness of choices and actions that everyone can make to contribute to the well-being of their communities. Purple is a colour associated with the vice-regal office. The heart, a symbol of love, represents the importance of volunteering and service to others.
Crest
The robin is a symbol of spring, and thus joy and renewal. Its nest filled with four eggs represents the central role of family and Her Honour’s children. The black ring is a reference to the iron ring worn by engineers, and represents the profession of Her Honour’s husband, Gary Filmon. The prairie crocuses in the coronet worn by the robin, together with similar coronets worn by the dove supporters, represent Their Honours’ grandchildren. The floral emblem of Manitoba, the prairie crocuses also represent Their Honours’ province and their lifetime community involvement in Manitoba.
Supporters
The doves are a symbol of peace and hope. Their open wings and their multicoloured feathers emphasize the energy and life that Her Honour brings to the various projects she undertakes. The coronets of prairie crocuses worn by the doves echo the like coronet worn by the robin in the Crest. The base alludes to the natural setting of Manitoba.
Motto
JOY IN SERVICE • LOVE OF FAMILY.
Differenced Arms for the late Allison Joy Filmon Carvey, child of Janice Clare Filmon
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Gregg Alan Filmon, child of Janice Clare Filmon
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for David Clark Filmon, child of Janice Clare Filmon
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Susanna Clare Filmon, child of Janice Clare Filmon
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 December 7, 2019, in Volume 153, page 4267 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
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard
Recipient Information
Individual
Lieutenant-Governor