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Bathurst, New Brunswick
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Adèle Geneviève Bourgeois
September 20, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 271
Arms of Marc Antoine BourgeoisBlazonErmine a rod of Aesculapius surmounting a balance Gules, on a chief wavy Azure a mullet Or within a cord Argent; SymbolismThe balance and ermine fur, traditionally associated with the judiciary and justice, allude to Mr. Bourgeois’ profession as a lawyer. The rod of Aesculapius represents his wife, a physician. The wavy chief is taken from the armorial bearings of the Association des Bourgeois d’Acadie. The star is the primary symbol of Acadia. The Franciscan rope refers to the Saint-François, the ship on which Jacques Bourgeois sailed to settle in Port-Royal in 1641. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of maple leaves and fleurs-de-lis Or a demi-griffin Sable holding between its claws a open book Argent edged Gules; SymbolismAn attribute of Nemesis, the goddess of retribution, whose chariot it pulled, the griffin symbolizes justice for Mr. Bourgeois. The book represents the Université de Moncton, Mr. Bourgeois’ alma mater, as well as history, geography and reading. The maple leaves and fleurs-de-lis represent Canada and France, the country of his ancestors. |
MottoBlazonUBI MEL IBI APES; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Where there is honey, there are bees”. |
Flag of Marc Antoine BourgeoisBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Marc Antoine BourgeoisBlazonOn a hurt a salmon hauriant proper surmounting a compass rose Or, all within a belt Gules edged, buckled, its tip adorned with a fir tree and inscribed with the Motto in letters Or; SymbolismThe salmon is Mr. Bourgeois’ favourite fish, he being a fly fisherman. It also appears in the crest of New Brunswick, the province where he lives. The compass rose symbolizes exploration and geography, as well as the arrival of his and his wife’s ancestors in Port-Royal. |
Differenced Arms for Adèle Geneviève Bourgeois, daughter of Marc Antoine BourgeoisBlazonThe Arms of Marc Antoine Bourgeois 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 656 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert Pichette, Dauphin Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |