- The Governor General of Canada
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Éric Robert Saumure
Boucherville, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Badge
October 14, 1997
Vol. III, p. 204
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Blazon
Arms
Vert three keys fesswise on a chief wavy Argent an escallop of St. James between two fleurs-de-lis Gules;
Crest
A wyvern Vert langued Gules armed Argent collared with a crown also Argent heightened alternately with maple leaves and fleurs-de-lis holding in its dexter paw a heart Gules charged with a Saint Anthony's cross Argent;
Motto
BIEN PENSER BIEN AGIR;
Badge
A two-shackled padlock Argent;
Symbolism
Arms
The green background alludes to nature, while the wavy chief represents water. The keys symbolize openness to knowledge, an important value for Mr. Saumure. The shell, emblem of St. James (Jacques in French) refers to St. Jacques Street in Montreal, where he works in finance. The red fleurs-de-lis convey his Quebec and French roots while affirming his commitment to Canadian federalism.
Crest
The winged sea-dragon embodies Mr. Saumure’s love of nautical activities. The heart represents family. The St. Anthony’s cross pays tribute through metonymy to Anthony of Padua, patron saint invoked for the recovery of lost objects.
Motto
This phrase means "Think well, act well".
Badge
Outlined in the fanciful lock are Mr. Saumure’s initials, E.S.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 14, 1998, in Volume 132, page 522 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Ilona Jurkiewicz
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Individual