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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
May 15, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 217
Arms of Marie Jeannine Jocelyne DrouinBlazonAzure a bend between two canaries singing Or; SymbolismBlue and gold are the favourite colours of Ms. Drouin. The canaries convey two separate meanings, one being her love of singing and the other her joy of living. The two segments of the shield represent the two choirs in which Ms. Drouin sings. The band symbolizes the equilibrium in her life. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of fleurs-de-lis Argent and trillium flowers proper, a cherub proper holding a cross, each branch terminating in a heart Or; SymbolismThe fleurs-de-lis represent Quebec, the former province of residence of Ms. Drouin, while the trillium flowers allude to Ontario and Ottawa where she was born and now lives. The cherub exemplifies her belief in a protective spirit. Both the cherub and cross symbolize the importance of spirituality in the daily life of Ms. Drouin. |
MottoBlazonLE SOURIRE QUE TU ENVOIES REVIENT VERS TOI; SymbolismThis phrase means "The smile you send out returns to you". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 519 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Saint-Laurent Herald, and Karine Constantineau, Assistant Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |