The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
Heraldry Today

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.

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