Arms of Lincoln MacCauley Alexander
Arms of Lincoln MacCauley Alexander
Blazon
Argent above two bars wavy Azure in base a lion rampant Sable armed and langued Azure charged on the shoulder with a trillium flower Argent seeded Or;
Symbolism
The black lion represents His Honour’s ancestral heritage and symbolizes strength and wisdom. The blue waves recall the waters of Lake Ontario next to His Honour’s birthplace of Toronto, and more distantly to the Caribbean, the sea around his parents’ homelands of Jamaica and St. Vincent. The trillium is the floral emblem of Ontario.
Crest of Lincoln MacCauley Alexander
Blazon
A demi-lion Azure wearing a coronet rimmed Or heightened with trillium flowers Argent seeded Or and charged on the shoulder with a mullet Argent holding in the dexter forepaw scales of justice Or;
Symbolism
The scales are a tribute to His Honour’s career as a lawyer. The coronet of trillium flowers marks his service as Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario. The star refers to his wife Yvonne, who has been a “stellar” influence on his life.
Motto of Lincoln MacCauley Alexander
Blazon
CONFIDENCE DETERMINATION AND PERSEVERANCE;
Symbolism
This phrase is an allusion to His Honour’s character, profession and service in Parliament and the viceregal office.
Supporters of Lincoln MacCauley Alexander
Blazon
On a grassy mound Vert strewn with palm fronds and breadfruit leaves Or rising above water Azure crested Argent dexter a lion Sable armed and langued Azure semé of trillium flowers Argent seeded Or winged Bleu Celeste gorged with a collar Argent charged with palm fronds Vert sinister a bear Sable armed and langued Azure winged Bleu Celeste, gorged with a collar Argent pendant therefrom a pomme bordered Argent displaying the badge of the House of Commons of Canada proper;
Symbolism
The black lion with wings recalls His Honour’s service in the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second World War, and his honorary colonelcy of the 2 Air Reserve Wing. The lion’s collar with palm fronds alludes to his parents’ West Indian roots. The black bear is taken from the crest of the province of Ontario. The bear’s collar with its badge of the House of Commons represents his service for more than a decade as a Member of Parliament. The compartment has the dominant colours of the flags of Jamaica and St. Vincent. The breadfruit leaves and palm fronds symbolize St. Vincent.
