- The Governor General of Canada
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René J. Marin
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
October 1, 1999
Vol. III, p. 350
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Blazon
Arms
Per chevron Argent and Azure in chief two open books Argent bound Azure edged Or the dexter one bearing the initial “M” the sinister one the initial “B” Gules in base a foul anchor Or;
Crest
Issuant from a naval crown Or a demi sea-lion Gules armed and langued Azure holding in the dexter paw scales of Justice Or;
Motto
LABOR OMNIA VINCIT. This Latin phrase means "Works conquers all".
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 2265 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Gordon Macpherson, Niagara Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Gordon Macpherson
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Individual