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Campbell's Bay, Quebec
Grant of a Flag
November 15, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 74
Flag of the Comité d'action francophone Pontiac, Loge Chevalier de LorimierBlazonThe hoist Or a sprig of three maple leaves Vert, the fly tierced in fess Vert, Argent four fleurs-de-lis Azure, and Gules; SymbolismThe green, white and red colours in horizontal bands refer to the flag of the 1837-38 patriotes. The four fleurs-de-lis symbolize the Quebec flag. The maple leaf branch represents the maple leaves found on the flag made by the mother of the patriote Damien Masson of Saint-Eustache. The maple leaf was one of the symbols of French Canadians in the XIXth century. The colour gold symbolizes faith. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 24, 2001 in Volume 135, page 939 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Sebastien Beaudoin, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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