- The Governor General of Canada
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Albert Edward Bates
Rockwood, Ontario
Grant of Arms
May 24, 1995
Vol. III, p. 84
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Blazon
Arms
Gules four bendlets interlaced in saltire between two garbs in pale and six bezants in fess three on either side Or;
Crest
A demi lion rampant Gules langued and armed Azure gorged with a collar of wild roses proper holding in the dexter forepaw an artist's brush Or the sinister forepaw resting on a book in pale bound Or clasped Gules;
Motto
FROM HUMBLE STRENGTH SENSITIVE HONEST FREEDOM;
Symbolism
Arms
The colours red, blue, and gold were chosen by Mr. Bates. The interlaced bands echo the saltire cross from the Bank of Montreal’s arms, and are a reference to his tenure at this institution. The sheaves of grain honour Mr. Bates’s province of birth, Saskatchewan. They also represent the farming heritage of his family. The gold discs symbolize Mr. Bates’s expertise and career in finance and banking. They also allude to his three children as well as the three branches of his professional and volunteer service: banking, insurance and community outreach.
Crest
The lion is taken from the arms of Saskatchewan and is a further reference to the province where Mr. Bates’s parents settled. It also suggests his determined spirit and strength of purpose. The collar of wild roses honours Mrs. Bates’s birthplace, Holden, and the work Mr. Bates’s father performed in Calgary. The brush and book symbolize Mr. Bates’s interests in the arts and education.
Motto
FROM HUMBLE STRENGTH SENSITIVE HONEST FREEDOM;
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 23, 1996, in Volume 130, page 3278 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Joan Bouwmeester
Calligrapher
Joan Bouwmeester
Recipient Information
Individual