- The Governor General of Canada
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John Geoffrey Booth
London, United Kingdom
Grant of Arms and Badge
May 20, 1998
Vol. III, p. 244
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Blazon
Arms
Azure issuant from a base wavy Or charged with a maple leaf Azure voided a demi otter (Lutra canadensis) drawing a bow armed with an arrow all Or;
Crest
Issuant from a circlet composed alternately of blue spruce, water lily flowers proper and maple leaves Gules a demi otter drawing a bow armed with an arrow all Or;
Motto
SUMMA POTESTATE OMNIA TUEOR. This Latin phrase means "With my supreme power, I protect everything".
Badge
A demi rose Argent barbed Sable joined on the upper edge with a demi maple leaf Or;
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 July 22, 2000, in Volume 134, page 2262 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert Black, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright
Recipient Information
Individual