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Baie-Comeau, Quebec
Grant of Arms
November 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 186
Arms of Jean St-LaurentBlazonAzure a bar gemel between in chief a grid-iron Or enflamed proper flanked by two cogwheels and in base a torch Or enflamed proper; SymbolismThe two gold bars evoke Mr. St-Laurent’s captaincy in the army. The gridiron symbolizes the martyrdom of St. Lawrence and Mr. St-Laurent’s surname. The two cogwheels represent Mr. St Laurent’s training as a mechanic, a trade in which his father also worked. The torch symbolizes knowledge, justice, honour and freedom. |
CrestBlazonAn eagle displayed affronty Or perched on a coronet of maple leaves Or, fleurs-de-lis Azure and mullets Argent, the rim Azure; SymbolismThe crown evokes Mr. St-Laurent’s attachment to the monarchy. The maple leaves represent Canada and the fleurs-de-lis represents Quebec. The eagle is a symbol of Mr. St-Laurent’s skills as a pilot and represents his career with the Canadian Forces. It illustrates his spirit of determination and service to the people of Canada. The star represents the North Star and, by extension, North America and Canada’s geographic location. |
MottoBlazonSERVICE; SymbolismNot applicable |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 8, 2008 in Volume 142, page 551 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Karine Constantineau, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |