- The Governor General of Canada
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Christian Stenner
Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
December 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 242
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Blazon
Arms
Gyronny Or and Gules a compass rose counterchanged;
Crest
A demi-greyhound proper gorged with a collar Or and holding an edelweiss slipped and leaved proper;
Motto
KNOWLEDGE AND RESILIENCE;
Flag
A banner of the Arms, adextré Gules an edelweiss slipped and leaved Or;
Badge
An edelweiss slipped proper enfiling a Savoy knot Gules;
Symbolism
Arms
Red and gold are colours that remind Mr. Stenner of the Canadian autumnal palette. The pattern of triangles expanding from the centre symbolizes the idea of individual good deeds having the potential for creating a great impact. They also represent how each new piece of information allows us to expand our knowledge of the world. The compass rose alludes to travel and exploration, which are among Mr. Stenner’s greatest passions. It also stands for the idea of a moral compass.
Crest
The greyhound represents Mr. Stenner’s love of animals and of dogs in particular, the greyhound being his favourite breed. The edelweiss alludes both to his passion for the mountains and to his German and Austrian roots.
Motto
This phrase embodies Mr. Stenner’s core belief in using exploration to further our understanding and knowledge of the world, as well as to deal with challenging situations.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The Savoy knot is a figure-eight knot used in climbing and rescue. The edelweiss repeats the symbolism of the Crest.
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 Alix Chartrand, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Palina Klimava
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual