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Plessiville, Quebec
Grant of Arms
June 15, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 121
Arms of Diane PichetteBlazonAzure a lion rampant crowned and holding an escutcheon Or charged with a cross engrailed Sable; SymbolismBlue and gold are the favourite colours of Ms. Pichette. The lion symbolizes upholding the law and the crown, reflecting Ms. Pichette’s service as Crown Attorney. The smaller gold shield displaying a cross engrailed is a simplified version of the arms borne by Saint Yves de Kermartin of Brittany, patron saint of lawyers, whose family arms were blazoned "Or a cross engrailed between four alerions Sable". |
MottoBlazonJE MAINTIENDRAY; SymbolismThe motto, meaning “I will maintain”, refers to Ms. Pichette’s commitment to serve the law. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2001 in Volume 135, page 4058 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert Pichette, Dauphin Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |