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Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Grand of Arms, Flag and Badge
October 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 176
Arms of Ronald Ian Mackay RennieBlazonPer pale Azure and Argent a triangular chief counterchanged; SymbolismThe white represents the entire visible electromagnetic spectrum while the blue represents its most energetic part, reflecting the general and the particular together. This is an allusion to Mr. Rennie’s diverse areas of learning and his particular field of expertise. The divisions of the shield represent the conventional circuit symbol for an antenna. This alludes to Mr. Rennie’s involvement in electrical engineering and telecommunications. |
CrestBlazonA griffin segreant Azure, its dexter claw holding a lightning bolt, its sinister claw resting on a terrestrial globe Argent; SymbolismThe griffin has been connected with the concept of justice since the time of the ancient Greeks when it was depicted pulling the chariot of Nemesis, the god of divine retribution. The globe represents the international application of law, and the lightning flash symbolizes radio communications. The griffin, globe and bolt thus represent Mr. Rennie’s profession as a barrister and solicitor with experience in international law and a technical background in electrical engineering. |
MottoBlazonL’ÊTRE ET NON LE PARAÎTRE; SymbolismThis means “Not as you seem, but as you are” with the sense of “substance over form”, one of the maxims of the Law of Equity. The motto represents Mr. Rennie’s commitment always to act equitably, and reflects his admiration of francophone culture. |
Flag of Ronald Ian Mackay RennieBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge separated by two bends Azure inscribed with the Motto in letters Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Ronald Ian Mackay RennieBlazonOn a roundel per bend Argent and Azure a triangle reversed bendwise counterchanged; SymbolismThe badge repeats colours and symbolism from the shield and represents Mr. Rennie’s interest in astronomy by illustrating the earth’s axial tilt. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 8, 2008 in Volume 142, page 550 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, and Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |