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North Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
October 15, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 557
Arms of Gordon Scott McIntyreBlazonAzure fretty and semé of books Argent; SymbolismThe books represent Mr. McIntyre’s career as founding partner and C.E.O. of Douglas & McIntyre Publishers, and as an advocate for the Canadian publishing sector. Blue and white allude to Mr. McIntyre’s Scottish roots, as they are the colours of the flag of Scotland. The interlaced pattern evokes railways and thus honours his father and grandfather, who worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of maple leaves and prairie roses Gules, a bull salient Argent accorné and unguled Azure; SymbolismThe bull, used as supporters in the arms of the Chief of the Clan MacIntyre of Scotland, is the long-time emblem of Douglas & McIntyre Publishers Inc. Its strong and defiant allure characterizes Mr. McIntyre and his entire career. The prairie rose honours his wife, Corky Freedman, who was born in Manitoba and whose family came from Saskatchewan. The maple leaves refer to Mr. McIntyre’s achievements and his pride in Canada. |
MottoBlazonPER ASPERA CUM SPE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase, which means “Through hardship with hope”, is a variation on the motto of the Clan Chief of MacIntyre, “Per ardua”, meaning “Through adversity”, and recalls Mr. McIntyre’s ever-positive outlook on life. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2016 in Volume 150, page 740 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald, and Robert D. Watt, Rideau Herald Emeritus, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |