- The Governor General of Canada
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John Chiu
North York, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Laura Michelle Christina Chiu
January 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 266
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Blazon
Arms
Argent on a chevron Gules between three crosses patonce Azure, three Confucian hats Or;
Crest
A Chinese lion sejant Gules grasping in its dexter paw a key Or and a quill Argent;
Motto
PROBITAS ET MODESTIA;
Flag
A standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Or charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge separated by two bends Argent fimbriated and bearing the Motto in letters Azure;
Badge
On a torteau two quills in saltire Argent surmounted by a key Or;
Differenced Arms for Laura Michelle Christina Chiu, daughter of John Chiu
The Arms of John Chiu debruised of a three point label Gules; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death;
Symbolism
Arms
The hats represent wisdom and Confucian philosophy, whereas the crosses represent Christianity. Together, they represent Mr. Chiu's values, beliefs and faith. At the same time, they create a balance of Eastern and Western symbolism, a reference to Mr. Chiu's heritage and his embraced homeland, Canada.
Crest
The rendition of the lion used here is associated with wisdom, energy and courage, and it honours Mr. Chiu's values and heritage. It holds a key, representative of Mr. Chiu's work as a chartered secretary, and a quill pen, representative of his work as a management accountant.
Motto
A Latin phrase meaning "Honesty and modesty", values that are particularly important to Mr. Chiu.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Laura Michelle Christina Chiu, daughter of John Chiu
Laura Michelle Christina Chiu uses her father's Arms with a three-point label in red, the mark of an eldest child, who is designated the heir to the arms.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 20, 2003, in Volume 137, page 3981 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright
Recipient Information
Individual