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Boucherville, Quebec
Grant of Arms, with differences to Catherine Anne Morin
August 16, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 256
Arms of André Albert MorinBlazonGules a saltire Argent between in chief a Maltese cross, in base a balance surmounted by a sword point in base, in the dexter a lily, and in the sinister a Catherine wheel, all Or; SymbolismThe colour red, the scales and the sword traditionally symbolize justice, representing Mr. Morin’s profession as a prosecutor with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. The St. Andrew’s cross alludes to the apostle whose name (André in French) Mr. Morin bears. The Maltese cross indicates that Mr. Morin is a Knight of Obedience of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and president of the Order’s Canadian association. The lily suggests Mr. Morin’s wife’s name, Liliane, while the Catherine wheel, named for St. Catherine of Alexandria, represents his daughter, Catherine. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of maple leaves and fleurs-de-lis Gules two lions combatant Or supporting an open book Argent bound Gules; SymbolismThe two lions and the book are taken from the arms of the University of Poitiers, in France, where Mr. Morin earned his doctor of laws degree. The maple leaves on the crown reiterate that Mr. Morin works for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, while the fleurs-de-lis represent his French roots. |
MottoBlazonDE LA JUSTICE NAÎT LA PAIX; SymbolismMeaning "Peace comes from justice," this phrase conveys Mr. Morin’s commitment to justice. |
Differenced Arms for Catherine Anne Morin, daughter of André Albert MorinBlazonThe Arms of André Albert Morin debruised of a three-point label Or; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 22, 2014 in Volume 148, page 655 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 CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |