- The Governor General of Canada
The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Yves Chevrier
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
February 24, 1998
Vol. III, p. 220
Click on each image to enlarge. The blazon and symbolism for each element will accompany the enlarged image.
Blazon
Arms
Azure six ostrich plumes encircled with a ribbon and ensigned by a coronet erablé alternately flory Or;
Crest
A goat statant Argent gorged with a coronet erablé Gules;
Motto
J'EN GARDE LE SOUVENIR, meaning "I remember it";
Symbolism
In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 30, 1999, in Volume 133, page 180 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
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Individual