- The Governor General of Canada
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Paul Gordon Blair
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to James Britton Blair
June 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 102
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Blazon
Arms
Sable a saltire between four crocuses Or;
Motto
RESURGAM;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Differenced Arms for James Britton Blair, child of Paul Gordon Blair
The Arms of Paul Gordon Blair debruised of a three-point label Gules during his father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms;
Symbolism
Arms
For Mr. Blair, black represents humility and service. The gold crocuses allude to his patron saint, St. Chrysanthus, whose name means “golden flower” and to the floral emblem of Manitoba, his home province. Finally, the saltire refers to the Christian faith and to Scotland, the country of Mr. Blair’s ancestors.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “I will rise again.” It refers both to the Christian doctrine regarding the resurrection of the dead and to advice that Mr. Blair’s father gave to him during a difficult time.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for James Britton Blair, child of Paul Gordon Blair
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 October 29, 2022, in Volume 156, page 5125 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Paul Gordon Blair, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Katherine Golightly
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual