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Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Quebec
Grant of Arms
September 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 556
Arms of Joseph Louis Félix BouchardBlazonAzure three mullets of eight points in chevron above a blue flag flower, on a chief Or a bar gemel Azure; SymbolismThe blue and gold represent Mr. Bouchard’s career in Canada’s Air Force. The three gold stripes indicate his rank of major. The stars evoke Mr. Bouchard’s skills as a leader within the St. John Ambulance Brigade and as an air cadet instructor. Their number represents his three sons. The iris versicolor, the floral emblem of Quebec, represents his information technology career in Quebec’s ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, as well as his interest in nature. |
CrestBlazonUpon an open book lying flat Argent bound Azure a Canada goose rising affronty charged on each wing with a St. John’s wort flower proper; SymbolismThe Canada goose with outspread wings symbolizes Mr. Bouchard’s career in Canada’s Air Force. It also evokes his role as a leader and mentor with young people. Geese fly in a V formation when they migrate, with the first goose guiding the ones following behind, like Mr. Bouchard’s role as a mentor to air cadets. The V formation also helps to reduce wind resistance; here it serves as a metaphor, recalling his devotion and commitment to the young people whom he mentors. The St. John’s wort recalls his involvement in St. John Ambulance and his grade of Knight in the Order of St. John. The book evokes his skills as a teacher. |
MottoBlazonS’ÉLEVER PAR L’ENGAGEMENT; SymbolismMeaning “To rise through dedication”, the motto recalls Mr. Bouchard’s role as a teacher to air cadets and his involvement in his community. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 26, 2011 in Volume 145, page 1076 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |