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Québec, Quebec
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 602
Arms of Paul ComtoisBlazonOr on a grassy mount issuant in base an elm tree proper, on a chapé Vert two garbs Or each bound with a wreath of maple leaves proper; SymbolismThe elm tree refers to the Ferme des ormes (“Farm of the Elms”) which His Honour inherited and managed for a long time. The garbs allude to his training as an agronomist and his work as a farmer. |
CrestBlazonA lion’s gamb eradicated Or billety Azure holding a miner’s pick proper; SymbolismThe miner’s pick recalls that His Honour was Minister of Mines and Technical Surveys of Canada (1957-1961) before becoming lieutenant-governor of Quebec (1961-1966). |
MottoBlazonSOIS FRANC ET HONNÊTE; SymbolismThis phrase means “Be upfront and honest”. |
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 the heralds of the College of Arms, London (1963). PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Special DesignationLieutenant Governor Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 20 February 1963. |