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Vancouver, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 599
Arms of Susan Marion-Jean PreciousBlazonArgent a lozenge Vert charged with a fleam Argent, on a chapé embowed Purpure two lozenges Argent each charged with a fleam Vert; SymbolismThe division line resembles a cleft lip and thus alludes to Ms. Precious’s father’s renowned work in cleft lip and cleft palate surgery. The diamond shapes refer to diamonds and emeralds – “precious stones” – and are therefore a reference to the family’s surname. The fleams, heraldic forms of an antique lancet, symbolize Ms. Precious’s father’s work as a surgeon. |
CrestBlazonA kingfisher close proper holding in its dexter claw a tulip Purpure slipped Vert; SymbolismThe kingfisher symbolizes Halifax, where Ms. Precious’s father lived for many decades, and where she was born, and the tulip is a familiar flower in Ottawa, where her father was born and raised. |
MottoBlazonPRIMUM PRODESSE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase refers to Ms. Precious’s father’s career in surgery. It means “First, do good”, and is a variation on the traditional medical aphorism “First, do no harm” (Primum non nocere). |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 22, 2016 in Volume 150, page 3150 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual |