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Rehabilitation Institute of Montreal
Montréal, Quebec
Registration of Arms and Badge
October 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 219
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Blazon
Arms
Gyronny Argent and Gules on a wheel of eight spokes each terminating in a fleur-de-lis, a Maltese cross all counterchanged;
Crest
A cubit arm issuant from clouds proper, the hand grasping a maple leaf Vert irradiated and charged with a fleur-de-lis Or;
Motto
AD VITAM NOVAM;
Badge
A wheel of eight spokes Gules charged with a Maltese cross Argent;
Symbolism
Arms
The wheel evokes the emblem of the Rotary Club of Montreal, which founded the Institute. The Maltese cross honours the Institute’s connections to the Order of St. John. Here, red and white, the colours of the Red Cross, represent medicine. Finally, the fleurs-de-lis symbolize the province of Quebec, where the Institute is located.
Crest
The arm issuing from clouds represents the notion of divine healing, while the hand holding a maple leaf conveys the idea of the rehabilitation of Canadians with disabilities.
Motto
This Latin expression meaning “Towards a new life” conveys the Institute’s goal for its patients.
Badge
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 January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of John Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald, College of Arms, London.
Painter
Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Non-Profit Organization
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 1 June 1965.