Arms of Ramon John Hnatyshyn
Arms of Ramon John Hnatyshyn
Blazon
Per fess Bleu Céleste and Or in chief a lion passant guardant Or royally crowned proper holding in its dexter paw a maple leaf Gules fimbriated Or in base a lion passant guardant Bleu Céleste holding in its dexter paw a heart Gules;
Symbolism
The sky blue and gold colours are taken from the ancient arms of Ukraine, where Mr. Hnatyshyn’s family originates. The viceregal lion alludes to Mr. Hnatyshyn’s service as governor general of Canada. The blue lion holding a heart is inspired by the arms of Denmark, where Mrs. Hnatyshyn’s father was born.
Crest of Ramon John Hnatyshyn
Blazon
A demi lion Gules charged on each shoulder with a maple leaf Argent holding in its dexter forepaw scales of justice Or;
Symbolism
The red lion is taken from the arms of Saskatchewan, Mr. Hnatyshyn’s home province. It wears a silver maple leaf on each shoulder, though only one is visible, representing his two sons. The scales of justice symbolize Mr. Hnatyshyn’s profession as a lawyer.
Motto of Ramon John Hnatyshyn
Blazon
MODERATIO IN OMNIBUS;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Moderation in all things.”
Supporters of Ramon John Hnatyshyn
Blazon
Dexter a white tailed deer per fess Bleu Céleste and Or armed and gorged with a collar all Or pendant therefrom a bezant charged with a representation of the badge of the House of Commons of Canada proper, sinister a bull per fess Bleu Céleste and Or gorged with a collar Vert fimbriated Argent pendant therefrom a prairie lily flower proper charged with the Tryzub of the Ukraine Blue Céleste the whole set upon a compartment party per pale of trees of the boreal forest Vert and a wheat field Or rising above barry wavy Azure and Argent;
Symbolism
The deer comes from the arms of Saskatchewan; hanging from its collar is the badge of the House of Commons of Canada, of which Mr. Hnatyshyn was a member for 14 years. The bull is one of the oldest emblems of Bukovina, the Ukrainian province where Mr. Hnatyshyn’s family is from. Hanging from the bull’s collar is an emblem linking Saskatchewan and Ukraine: the prairie lily, Saskatchewan’s provincial flower, surmounted by the Ukrainian trident, a symbol of the Ukrainian people for a thousand years. The mount in base symbolizes the forests and wheat fields of Saskatchewan, while the waves symbolize the South Saskatchewan River.
