- The Governor General of Canada
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Gregory Wayne McClinchey
Strathroy, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to Mieka Darlene McClinchey and Koby Aiden McClinchey
December 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 40
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Blazon
Arms
Argent on a pale between two quill pens Vert, a snowy owl’s head in chief proper;
Crest
A river otter sejant erect holding a violin proper;
Motto
WRITE IT RIGHTLY;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Differenced Arms for Mieka Darlene McClinchey, child of Gregory Wayne McClinchey
The Arms of Gregory Wayne McClinchey debruised of a three-point label Or during her father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms;
Differenced Arms for Koby Aiden McClinchey, child of Gregory Wayne McClinchey
The Arms of Gregory Wayne McClinchey within a bordure Or;
Symbolism
Arms
Green represents Ireland, the national origin of Mr. McClinchey's family, and is the colour of the House of Commons, his place of work. The vertical stripe with the round face evokes the Peace Tower of the Parliament Buildings with its clock. The owl is a reference to Parliament, a congregation of owls being called a “parliament” for their presumed wisdom. The quill pens represent Mr. McClinchey’s work in writing legislative documents.
Crest
As an aquatic creature, the river otter represents Mr. McClinchey’s role as the legislative liaison for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. The violin signifies that music has been an important feature of family gatherings for several generations.
Motto
This phrase alludes to the importance of creating texts in a correct manner for effective results.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Mieka Darlene McClinchey, child of Gregory Wayne McClinchey
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Koby Aiden McClinchey, child of Gregory Wayne McClinchey
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 19, 2022, in Volume 156, page 1207 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Melissa Aberin
Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard
Recipient Information
Individual