- The Governor General of Canada
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Nicolas Joseph Guy Marchand
Québec, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
September 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 313
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a barrulet Argent entwined by a barrulet wavy Or and within eight ermine spots in annulus their apexes inward Argent;
Crest
A purse Argent stringed and charged with a lozenge Azure;
Motto
CRÉER ET PROSPÉRER;
Flag
Azure a barrulet Argent entwined by a barrulet wavy Or, adextré Argent semé of ermine spots Azure;
Badge
Two geometric darts in counterpoint Azure entwined about by a serpent Argent;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue comes from Dr. Marchand’s birthstone, the sapphire. The white bar entwined with a yellow band recalls the rod of Aesculapius and thus his profession as a physician. The ermine spots evoke the fur trade, alluding to Dr. Marchand’s name, which is French for “merchant,” and to his family, which settled in Canada during the era of New France. They also refer to the entrepreneurial nature of members of his family. The number of spots symbolizes the eight Beatitudes from the teachings of Jesus, values that Dr. Marchand holds dear.
Crest
The purse further alludes to Dr. Marchand’s name. The lozenge represents a diamond, a gemstone known for its strength, whose brilliance symbolizes the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that is so important to him.
Motto
This French expression, meaning “Create and prosper,” conveys the spirit of entrepreneurship of Dr. Marchand and his family over several generations.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
This design is part rod of Aesculapius, to symbolize the medical profession, and part Maltese cross, a symbol of knights and healers.
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
Lara Claire Berry
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual