- The Governor General of Canada
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Christopher Alexander Warren
Oakville, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
August 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 299
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Blazon
Arms
Argent three bars Gules overall a lion rampant Azure grasping a cross patonce Or;
Crest
A demi-black bear Sable muzzled, collared with an attached chain reflexed over its back and resting a canoe paddle on its sinister shoulder Or;
Motto
VIRTUTIS FORTUNA COMES;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
A demi-black bear Sable muzzled and holding a cross patonce Or all within a belt Gules edged buckled and inscribed with the Motto in letters Argent;
Symbolism
Arms
Red and white are Canada’s official colours and are found in the arms of Bari, Italy, where Mr. Warren’s maternal ancestors came from, and the City of London, England, of which he is a Freeman of the City. The three red bars further symbolize the three cities with which he has connections, his current residence of Oakville, Ontario, in addition to Bari, and London. The lion alludes to his religious confirmation name of “Leo.” It also alludes to his life-long following of the Chelsea Football Club in England and the English Football Association, whose emblems are blue lions. It thus symbolizes his passion for soccer, which he plays and coaches. The cross is taken from the emblem of the Crusaders Rugby Club in Oakville, representing his role as a rugby player and as an executive member of this club.
Crest
The black bear relates to an event in which Mr. Warren had to fight off an attack by such an animal using only a canoe paddle. The muzzle, collar and chain symbolize his subduing of the bear.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Fortune is the companion of valour” and relates to the event commemorated in the Crest.
Flag
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Badge
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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 Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
D. Robert Tunstall
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual